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| - | *[[585 BC]] – A [[solar eclipse]] occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist [[Thales]], while [[Alyattes of Lydia|Alyattes]] is battling [[Cyaxares]] in the [[Eclipse of Thales|Battle of Halys]], leading to a truce. This is one of the cardinal dates from which other dates can be calculated. | + | *[[585 BC]] – [[Eclipse of Thales]]: A [[solar eclipse]] occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist [[Thales]] |
| *[[1871]] - End of the [[Paris Commune]]. | *[[1871]] - End of the [[Paris Commune]]. | ||
| *[[1930]] - The [[Chrysler Building]] in [[New York City]] officially opens. | *[[1930]] - The [[Chrysler Building]] in [[New York City]] officially opens. | ||
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Art and culture
- 585 BC – Eclipse of Thales: A solar eclipse occurs, as predicted by the Greek philosopher and scientist Thales
- 1871 - End of the Paris Commune.
- 1930 - The Chrysler Building in New York City officially opens.
- 1940 - World War II: Belgium surrenders to Germany.
Births
- 1866 - Franz von Bayros, Austrian painter and illustrator (d. 1924)
- 1908 - Ian Fleming, English author of James Bond novels (d. 1964)
- 1923 - György Ligeti, Hungarian composer best known for his opera Le Grand Macabre (d. 2006)
Deaths
- 1972 - Violette Leduc, French author (La Bâtarde and Thérèse and Isabelle (b. 1907)
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