Retrograde in History · 2012

2012 Milan – San Remo

On March 17, 2012, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aries, tracing backward through 5°02′ of the sign.

WhenMarch 17, 2012♈︎Aries 5°02′Rx windowMar 12 – Apr 4, 2012
Mercury retrograde♈︎AriesLeap yearWikipedia
The record

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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.