Retrograde in History · 1996

ValuJet Flight 592

On May 11, 1996, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Taurus, tracing backward through 26°29′ of the sign.

WhenMay 11, 1996♉︎Taurus 26°29′Rx windowMay 3 – May 27, 1996
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aviation accident in 1996

Born inside this same window
More from this window · May 3 – May 27, 1996

Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.