Retrograde in History · 1954

1954 Spanish Grand Prix

On October 24, 1954, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Scorpio, tracing backward through 12°07′ of the sign.

WhenOctober 24, 1954♏︎Scorpio 12°07′Rx windowOct 18 – Nov 7, 1954
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The record

On 24 October 1954, Ferrari's Mike Hawthorn won the 80-lap Spanish Grand Prix at Pedralbes, securing the ninth and final race of the 1954 World Championship of Drivers.

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