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I've heard there was an event called "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" in the U.S. Does it somewhat relate to Valentine's Day, perhaps?

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Rebecca

Yes, this was a gang-related mass murder that occurred in Chicago in 1929. It's called the "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" because it occurred on February 14th, but it's not related in any other way to the holiday.

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