Retrograde in History · 1969

Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

On May 23, 1969, Mercury was mid-loop — retrograde in Gemini, tracing backward through 10°49′ of the sign.

WhenMay 23, 1969♊︎Gemini 10°49′Rx windowMay 17 – Jun 10, 1969
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The record

1969 United Nations treaty

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♊︎Anne Heche♊︎Fernando Redondo♊︎Prince Joachim of Denmark
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Coincidence, not causation: the date is real and ephemeris-based, but a retrograde window is observed, never blamed. For entertainment, not navigation.

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