February 14, 1981 (Saturday)
- Stardust fire: Forty-nine people were killed and 214 injured in a fire at the Stardust Cabaret discothèque in Dublin. More than were 700 people were present for a Valentine's Day party when flames were observed at 2:00 a.m. Although a 1982 investigation concluded that the fire was intentionally set, a reopened inquiry ruled out arson in 2009.
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