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See also: 1960 in India, other events of 1961, 1962 in India and the Timeline of Indian history.

Events

• 1 November - The Hungry generation Movement is launched in Calcutta.
• 17 December - India occupies Goa.
• 18 December - India occupies Portuguese colonies of Goa, Damao and Diu
• 19 December - Goa is officially ceded to India after 400 years of Portuguese rule.

Births

• 7 January - Supriya Pathak, actress.
• 4 May - Ishita Bhaduri, poet and writer.
• 12 June - Jagadish, actor.

Full date unknown

• V. M. Girija, poet.

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