Retrograde in History · 2013
2013 Egyptian coup d'état
On July 3, 2013, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Cancer, tracing backward through 21°22′ of the sign.
WhenJuly 3, 2013♋︎Cancer 21°22′Rx windowJun 26 – Jul 20, 2013
The record
Military coup overthrowing Mohamed Morsi
More from this window · Jun 26 – Jul 20, 2013
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.