Retrograde in History · 1947
19th Academy Awards
On March 13, 1947, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Pisces, tracing backward through 13°09′ of the sign.
WhenMarch 13, 1947♓︎Pisces 13°09′Rx windowFeb 27 – Mar 22, 1947
The record
On 13 March 1947 Jack Benny hosted the top awards portion of the 19th Academy Awards, honoring the best films of 1946.
Born inside this same window
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.