Retrograde in History · 1964
1964 Italian Grand Prix
On September 6, 1964, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Virgo, tracing backward through 6°14′ of the sign.
WhenSeptember 6, 1964♍︎Virgo 6°14′Rx windowAug 19 – Sep 11, 1964
The record
On 6 September 1964, Ferrari driver John Surtees won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza after starting from pole position in the eighth race of the 1964 Formula One World Championship.
Born inside this same window
More from this window · Aug 19 – Sep 11, 1964
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.