Retrograde in History · 1937
Hindenburg disaster
On May 6, 1937, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 22°58′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.
WhenMay 6, 1937♉︎Taurus 22°58′Rx windowApr 30 – May 24, 1937
The record
1937 airship accident in New Jersey
Born inside this same window
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.