Retrograde in History · 1942
Lidice massacre
On June 9, 1942, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Gemini, tracing backward through 23°04′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.
WhenJune 9, 1942♊︎Gemini 23°04′Rx windowMay 31 – Jun 24, 1942
The record
complete destruction of village and massacre of its population as a Nazi reprisal
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.