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Today in history, August 14, 1479, the birth of Catherine of York:

"Catherine or Katherine of York (14 August 1479 – 15 November 1527) was the ninth child and sixth daughter of King Edward IV by his wife Elizabeth Woodville. From birth to death, she was daughter to Edward IV, sister to Edward V, niece to Richard III, sister-in-law to Henry VII and aunt to Henry VIII.

The daughter of King Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville, Catherine of York was born at Eltham Palace in 1479.

During her early years, one potential husband for Catherine was John, Prince of Asturias, eldest son of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile.

RT @JustinTrudeau: One year ago, COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic. Today, on this National Day of Observance, we honour every parent, child, and friend who lost their life to this disease - and we stand with the people they loved as they continue to cope with this unimaginable loss. 2PLAN22 http://twitter.com/2PLAN22/status/1370071023295549451

One year ago, COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic. Today, on this National Day of Observance, we honour every parent, child, and friend who lost their life to this disease - and we stand with the people they loved as they continue to cope with this unimaginable loss.