First of its kind to be predicted ahead of time, a solar eclipse took place on this day in 585BC, also bringing an end to a battle between the Medes and the Lydians who interpreted as an ill omen. Also on this day, US President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, setting the stage for the Cherokee Trail of Tears, and last steel girder is removed from the original World Trade Center site. Plus birthdays for Ian Fleming, Rudy Giuliani, T-Bone Walker, and Our Kylie, Kylie Minogue.

Today’s Tracks:

T-Bone Walker – Goin’ to Chicago

Kylie Minogue – The Loco-Motion