Retrograde in History · 1985

Japan Air Lines Flight 123

On August 12, 1985, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 16°58′ of the sign.

WhenAugust 12, 1985♌︎Leo 16°58′Rx windowJul 28 – Aug 20, 1985
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The record

1985 aviation accident in Japan

Born inside this same window
♌︎Anna Kendrick♌︎Antonio Valencia♌︎Salomon Kalou♌︎Mark Milligan
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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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