Retrograde in History · 2002

China Airlines Flight 611

On May 25, 2002, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Gemini, tracing backward through 6°50′ of the sign.

WhenMay 25, 2002♊︎Gemini 6°50′Rx windowMay 15 – Jun 8, 2002
Mercury retrograde♊︎GeminiWikipedia
The record

2002 aviation accident in Taiwan

Born inside this same window
More from this window · May 15 – Jun 8, 2002

Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.