Retrograde in History · 1978
Cinema Rex fire
On August 19, 1978, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 24°57′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.
WhenAugust 19, 1978♌︎Leo 24°57′Rx windowAug 4 – Aug 28, 1978
The record
Massacre
Born inside this same window
More from this window · Aug 4 – Aug 28, 1978
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.