Retrograde in History · 1867
Alaska Purchase
On March 30, 1867, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aries, tracing backward through 2°49′ of the sign.
WhenMarch 30, 1867♈︎Aries 2°49′Rx windowMar 17 – Apr 9, 1867
The record
On March 30, 1867, the United States signed a treaty with the Russian Empire to purchase Alaska for $7.2 million, with sovereignty becoming legally effective on October 18.
Born inside this same window
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.