Retrograde in History · 1985

Delta Air Lines Flight 191

On August 2, 1985, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 24°03′ of the sign.

WhenAugust 2, 1985♌︎Leo 24°03′Rx windowJul 28 – Aug 20, 1985
☿Mercury retrograde♌︎LeoWikipedia
The record

aviation accident

Born inside this same window
♌︎Anna Kendrick♌︎Antonio Valencia♌︎Salomon Kalou♌︎Mark Milligan
More from this window · Jul 28 – Aug 20, 1985
1985Japan Air Lines Flight 12319851985 German Grand Prix19851985 Austrian Grand Prix

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

← The full dossierBorn under retrograde? →Is Mercury retrograde right now? →