The following lists events that happened during 1961 in the Imperial State of Iran.
Incumbents
- Shah: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
- Prime Minister: Jafar Sharif-Emami (until May 5), Ali Amini (starting May 5)
Events
Births
- 24 March – Rita, singer.
- 21 October – Alireza Akbari, politician (died 2023)
- Ali Alilu, politician
- Mohammad Hosein Farhanghi, politician.
See also
References