Retrograde in History · 1974
February 1974 United Kingdom general election
On February 28, 1974, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Pisces, tracing backward through 2°00′ of the sign.
WhenFebruary 28, 1974♓︎Pisces 2°00′Rx windowFeb 15 – Mar 9, 1974
The record
On 28 February 1974 the United Kingdom held a general election that produced its first hung parliament since 1929, with Harold Wilson’s Labour Party becoming the largest faction despite the Conservatives winning a higher vote share.
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More from this window · Feb 15 – Mar 9, 1974
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.