1961 in Cape Verde
# 1961 in Cape Verde

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

## 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
