Today in History:
May 28, 585 BC – A #solareclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist #Thales, while Alyattes is battling Cyaxares in the #BattleofHalys, leading to a truce. This is one of the cardinal dates from which other dates can be calculated.

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May 28, 585 BC: The #EclipseOfThales occurs, as predicted by #Thales during the #BattleOfHalys, one of the cardinal dates from which other dates can be calculated.
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