Retrograde in History · 1997

1997 United Kingdom general election

On May 1, 1997, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 1°27′ of the sign.

WhenMay 1, 1997♉︎Taurus 1°27′Rx windowApr 14 – May 8, 1997
Mercury retrograde♉︎TaurusWikipedia
The record

election for members of the British House of Commons

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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.