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| 1961 (In the year) | The first local assembly was formed on Terceira Island in the Azores at Ridván in 1958. The Faith continued to grow slowly but steadily. By 1961 the local religious authorities grew concerned. The International Police summoned Mr. Nolen, the Knight of Bahá'u'lláh for the Azores, and advised him that he must discontinue teaching the Faith or leave the islands. Despite these obstacles the Spiritual Assembly continued to meet and study classes were held in Bahá'í homes. [BW15p317-318] | Persecution, Portugal; Azores; Portugal | ||
| 1961 (In the year) | Knud Jensen (of mixed Danish, St Thomanian parentage), the first local person to become a Bahá'í in the Virgin Islands, enrolled. | First Bahá'ís by country or area; Virgin Islands, US; USA | first Bahá’í in Virgin Islands | |
| 1961 (In the year) | The military government in Indonesia issued instructions to local authorities to ban all Bahá'í activities and to confiscate all Bahá'í property. [MoC329] | Persecution, Indonesia; - Persecution, Other; - Persecution; Indonesia | ||
Try also a shorter date like or 1961-00 or 1961-0 try also the Chronology Canada — 1961-00-0 or 1961-00 or 1961-0 | ||||
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