28 May 585 BC: What is known as the Battle of the Eclipse occurs. #Medes and the Lydians call off their battle after both armies are frightened by an eclipse of the Sun. #Peace terms were agreed to shortly thereafter, ending the six-year war. #history #ad amzn.to/3gvdpfN
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@URDailyHistory So cool. One of the few times in ancient history where we can pinpoint the date and time of an event with 100% accuracy.