Retrograde in History · 1845
Texas annexation
On December 29, 1845, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Capricorn, tracing backward through 3°30′ of the sign.
WhenDecember 29, 1845♑︎Capricorn 3°30′Rx windowDec 18, 1845 – Jan 7, 1846
The record
On December 29, 1845, the Republic of Texas was admitted to the Union as the 28th state following its incorporation by joint resolution of Congress.
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.