Retrograde in History · 2005

Air France Flight 358

On August 2, 2005, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 16°17′ of the sign.

WhenAugust 2, 2005♌︎Leo 16°17′Rx windowJul 23 – Aug 16, 2005
Mercury retrograde♌︎LeoWikipedia
The record

aviation accident

Born inside this same window
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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.