May 27, 2024
The eclipse of May, 585 BC, which came to be known as the Eclipse of Thales, marked an important time when the sun and moon were instrumental in ending the 6-year long war between the Lydians and the Medes in ancient Turkey. This is one of the cardinal dates from which other dates can be calculated. It is also the earliest event of which the precise date is known.
Stories this photo appears in:
Today In History – May 28
May 28 is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar
Today In History in 585 BC a solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist Thales. This is one of the cardinal dates from which other dates can be calculated. It is also the earliest event of which the precise date is known.
You must login to comment.