What happened in 585 BCE

1 entries recorded for 585 BCE, listed by date. That was 2611 years ago.

585 BCE at a glance

Years ago: 2611 (as of 2026)
Century: 6th century BCE
Decade: 6th century BCE
Generation born: Before the named generations
Entries here: 1
Breakdown: 1 historical events

May

May 28
580s BC
Historical event
According to the Greek historian Herodotus, a solar eclipse, accurately predicted by Thales of Miletus, abruptly ended the Battle of Halys between the Lydians and the Medes.

Questions about 585 BCE

What happened in -585?

This site records 1 entries for -585, including 580s BC on May 28. They are listed below by date.

How long ago was -585?

2611 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in -585 turns 2611 this year.

Which century is -585 in?

-585 falls in the 6th century BCE, in the 6th century BCE.

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