Retrograde in History · 1977
Super Bowl XI
On January 9, 1977, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Capricorn, tracing backward through 11°49′ of the sign.
WhenJanuary 9, 1977♑︎Capricorn 11°49′Rx windowDec 28, 1976 – Jan 17, 1977
The record
On January 9, 1977, the Oakland Raiders defeated the Minnesota Vikings 32–14 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, to win their first Super Bowl on the earliest scheduled calendar date in the event's history.
Born inside this same window
More from this window · Dec 28, 1976 – Jan 17, 1977
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.