Retrograde in History · 1965

1965 French presidential election

On December 5, 1965, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Sagittarius, tracing backward through 7°40′ of the sign.

WhenDecember 5, 1965♐︎Sagittarius 7°40′Rx windowNov 23 – Dec 12, 1965
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The record

First direct presidential election of the French Fifth Republic

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Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.

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