Today is Caroline's birthday! She was born this day in 1802, making her 217 today.
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On October 16, 1802, Spain closed the New Orleans port and the Mississippi River to America, cueing the Louisiana Purchase.
P.S: It's also Sailor Venus's birthday so HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAILOR VENUS