Retrograde in History · 1976
1976 European Cup Final
On May 12, 1976, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Gemini, tracing backward through 3°18′ of the sign.
WhenMay 12, 1976♊︎Gemini 3°18′Rx windowMay 9 – Jun 2, 1976
The record
On 12 May 1976 Bayern Munich defeated Saint-Étienne 1–0 at Hampden Park to claim their third consecutive European Cup, becoming only the third club in history to achieve the feat.
Born inside this same window
More from this window · May 9 – Jun 2, 1976
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.