jan 1, 609 BC - King Josiah of Judah killed in battle
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 Josiah sided with Babylon in a war with Assyria and Egypt. He met the forces of Pharaoh Necho II at Megiddo in 609BC where he was killed.
2 Kings 23:29 and 2 Chronicles 35:20-24
The battle was also recorded by Ancient Greek historian/travel writer Herodotus in his Histories, Book 2:159 
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