Retrograde in History · 2012
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
On July 27, 2012, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 7°06′ of the sign.
WhenJuly 27, 2012♌︎Leo 7°06′Rx windowJul 15 – Aug 8, 2012
The record
On 27 July 2012, Queen Elizabeth II formally opened the 2012 Summer Olympics at London's Olympic Stadium during a ceremony directed by Danny Boyle.
More from this window · Jul 15 – Aug 8, 2012
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.