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First total solar eclipse visible in the contiguous U.S. since 1979. Not first over North America if Mexico is in North America. Mexico in 1991.

The August 1, 2008 total eclipse started in northern Canada.

The total eclipse of July 11, 1991 was seen in Mexico which is part of North America.

Not just that - but the first total solar eclipse where everyone in all of the Americas would be able to see it in a century!