Retrograde in History · 1962
June 1962 Alcatraz escape
On June 11, 1962, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Gemini, tracing backward through 13°54′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.
WhenJune 11, 1962♊︎Gemini 13°54′Rx windowMay 26 – Jun 19, 1962
The record
attempt by John and Clarence Angelin, Allen West, and Frank Morris to escape Alcatraz
Born inside this same window
More from this window · May 26 – Jun 19, 1962
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.