Retrograde in History · 1945

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On August 21, 1945, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 26°27′ of the sign.

WhenAugust 21, 1945♌︎Leo 26°27′Rx windowAug 6 – Aug 30, 1945
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The record

historical subcritical mass of plutonium

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♍︎Wim Wenders♍︎Steve Martin♍︎Alain Juppé♌︎Ian Gillan
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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.

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