Retrograde in History · 1974
Turkish Airlines Flight 981
On March 3, 1974, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Aquarius, tracing backward through 29°26′ of the sign. The dates are computed from the real ephemeris; the cosmic verdict is offered in good fun.
WhenMarch 3, 1974♒︎Aquarius 29°26′Rx windowFeb 15 – Mar 9, 1974
The record
1974 aviation accident in France
Born inside this same window
More from this window · Feb 15 – Mar 9, 1974
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.