The following lists events that happened during 1961 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Incumbents Position Incumbent Grand Duke Charlotte Prime Minister Pierre Werner Deputy Prime Minister Eugène Schaus President of the Chamber of Deputies Joseph Bech President of the Council of State Félix Welter Mayor of Luxembourg City Émile Hamilius
Events January – March 18 March – Representing Luxembourg, Jean-Claude Pascal wins the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 with the song Nous les amoureux.
April – June 28 April – Grand Duchess Charlotte declares her eldest son, Hereditary Grand Duke Jean, to be her Lieutenant Representative. 5 May - Prince Félix is appointed to the Council of State. 30 May - Joseph Wolter is appointed to the Council of State 14 June - Joseph Kauffman is appointed to the Council of State
July – September 10 July - Félix Worré is appointed to the Council of State 17 July - Alex Bonn is appointed to the Council of State. 7 August - Paul Weber is appointed to the Council of State. 28 August - Victor Bodson is appointed to the Council of State.
October – December 8 October – At football, Luxembourg beats Portugal 4–2, recording Luxembourg's first victory in international football since 1951.
Births 24 March – Marc Schaeffer, member of the Council of State 17 August – Lydia Mutsch, politician
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