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
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The record

Formula One motor race held in 1996

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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.