Retrograde in History · 1996
1996 Monaco Grand Prix
On May 19, 1996, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 21°58′ of the sign.
WhenMay 19, 1996♉︎Taurus 21°58′Rx windowMay 3 – May 27, 1996
The record
On 19 May 1996, the Monaco Grand Prix set a record for the fewest cars finishing a race, with only the three podium finishers remaining after the event was run in very wet weather.
Born inside this same window
More from this window · May 3 – May 27, 1996
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.