585 BC

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Year of the Fire Rat丙子( at the beginning of the year Wood Pig乙亥)

  • Black-figure vase painting (since 630 BC)

Events

  • MAY 28: Due to take place on this day eclipse the battle of the Halys is the first event that can be occupied by a specific date. The predicted by Thales of Miletus solar eclipse of 28 May 585 BC, King moved Alyattes II of Lydia and Cyaxares II of media for the cessation of hostilities.
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