Retrograde in History · 2017
Turkish constitutional referendum, 2017
On April 16, 2017, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 2°47′ of the sign.
WhenApril 16, 2017♉︎Taurus 2°47′Rx windowApr 9 – May 3, 2017
The record
On 16 April 2017, Turkish voters approved constitutional amendments that abolished the office of Prime Minister and replaced the parliamentary system with an executive presidency.
More from this window · Apr 9 – May 3, 2017
Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.