Retrograde in History · 1989
1989 Portuguese Grand Prix
On September 24, 1989, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Libra, tracing backward through 2°18′ of the sign.
WhenSeptember 24, 1989♎︎Libra 2°18′Rx windowSep 11 – Oct 3, 1989
The record
On 24 September 1989, the thirteenth race of the Formula One World Championship took place at the Autódromo do Estoril in Estoril, Portugal.
Born inside this same window
More from this window · Sep 11 – Oct 3, 1989
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.