Retrograde in History · 1903

May Coup

On May 29, 1903, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Gemini, tracing backward through 14°31′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.

WhenMay 29, 1903♊︎Gemini 14°31′Rx windowMay 22 – Jun 15, 1903
Mercury retrograde♊︎GeminiWikipedia
The record

military assassinations of royal couple and government officials in Serbia

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.