Retrograde in History · 2016

2016 Istanbul bombing

On January 12, 2016, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Capricorn, tracing backward through 26°30′ of the sign.

WhenJanuary 12, 2016♑︎Capricorn 26°30′Rx windowJan 5 – Jan 25, 2016
Mercury retrograde♑︎CapricornLeap yearWikipedia
The record

suicide attack in Istanbul's historic Sultanahmet Square district

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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.