Retrograde in History · 1866
Peace of Prague
On August 23, 1866, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Leo, tracing backward through 25°50′ of the sign.
WhenAugust 23, 1866♌︎Leo 25°50′Rx windowAug 7 – Aug 30, 1866
The record
On 23 August 1866, the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austrian Empire signed the Peace of Prague in Prague, effectively ending the Austro-Prussian War.
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.