Retrograde in History · 2009

2009 UEFA Champions League Final

On May 27, 2009, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 23°19′ of the sign.

WhenMay 27, 2009♉︎Taurus 23°19′Rx windowMay 7 – May 31, 2009
Mercury retrograde♉︎TaurusWikipedia
The record

association football match

More from this window · May 7 – May 31, 2009

Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.