Retrograde in History · 1951
Treaty of Paris
On April 18, 1951, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 7°52′ of the sign.
WhenApril 18, 1951♉︎Taurus 7°52′Rx windowApr 14 – May 8, 1951
The record
On 18 April 1951, six nations signed the Treaty of Paris to establish the European Coal and Steel Community, which remained in force for exactly fifty years until 23 July 2002.
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.