August 14

Catherine of York was born in 1479 as the ninth child of King Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. She was part of the Yorkist dynasty during the Wars of the Roses and received a noble education in languages and courtly manners. After political upheavals led to the fall of her family, she joined Dartford Priory as a Benedictine nun. Catherine served in religious life for decades, showing deep devotion and scholarship. She died in 1527 and was remembered for her piety and resilience.

John Henry 'Doc' Holliday (1851–1887) was an American dentist by training who became one of the most notorious gamblers and gunfighters of the Old West. Born in Georgia, he earned his dental degree before moving west to improve his health. In Tombstone, Arizona Territory, he formed a legendary friendship with lawman Wyatt Earp and participated in the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Holliday was famed for his icy composure, marksmanship, and quick temper at poker tables. His tuberculosis worsened over the years, eventually leading to his death in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Decades later, he became an enduring symbol of frontier legend, portrayed in countless books and films.

Margret Boveri emerged as one of the most respected German journalists of the 20th century. She worked for the Frankfurter Zeitung and reported extensively on the rise of Nazism and World War II. After the war, she provided critical commentary on the rebuilding of Germany and the Cold War. Boveri was celebrated for her sharp political insights and clear, authoritative writing style. She authored several influential books on German society and foreign policy. Her pioneering work paved the way for future generations of female journalists in Europe.