Retrograde in History · 1996

1996 UEFA Champions League Final

On May 22, 1996, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 20°39′ of the sign.

WhenMay 22, 1996♉︎Taurus 20°39′Rx windowMay 3 – May 27, 1996
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The record

association football match

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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.