Retrograde in History · 1981
1981 Spanish coup d'état attempt
On February 23, 1981, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aquarius, tracing backward through 22°32′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.
WhenFebruary 23, 1981♒︎Aquarius 22°32′Rx windowFeb 8 – Mar 2, 1981
The record
February 1981 coup d'état attempt in Spain
Born inside this same window
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.