Retrograde in History · 1978

Korean Air Lines Flight 902

On April 20, 1978, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aries, tracing backward through 15°48′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.

WhenApril 20, 1978♈︎Aries 15°48′Rx windowApr 1 – Apr 25, 1978
Mercury retrograde♈︎AriesWikipedia
The record

1978 aircraft accident in the Soviet Union

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.