1961 in Cape Verde

The following lists events that happened during 1961 in Cape Verde.

← 1960 1959 1958 1961 in Cape Verde → 1962 1963 1964
Decades:	1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s
See also:	Other events of 1961 Timeline of Cabo Verdean history

Incumbents

• Colonial governor: Silvino Silvério Marques

Events

• Praia Airport opened as the nation's third airport
• September 6: Hurricane Debbie passed through Cape Verde

Sports

• Sporting Praia won the Cape Verdean Football Championship