Retrograde in History · 2009

2009 UEFA Cup Final

On May 20, 2009, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 26°24′ of the sign.

WhenMay 20, 2009♉︎Taurus 26°24′Rx windowMay 7 – May 31, 2009
Mercury retrograde♉︎TaurusWikipedia
The record

association football match at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium during 2008–09 UEFA Cup with score 2:1

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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.