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
The record
On 22 May 1996 Juventus defeated Ajax 4–2 on penalties in the UEFA Champions League final, marking the last time a Dutch team reached the competition's final as of 2026.
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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.