Retrograde in History · 1961
1961 Belgian Grand Prix
On June 18, 1961, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Cancer, tracing backward through 9°56′ of the sign.
WhenJune 18, 1961♋︎Cancer 9°56′Rx windowJun 14 – Jul 8, 1961
The record
On 18 June 1961, the 1961 Belgian Grand Prix, the third race of the eight-race Formula One World Championship, was held at Spa-Francorchamps.
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More from this window · Jun 14 – Jul 8, 1961
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.