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Research into the White Sands fossil footprints in New Mexico reveals that human settlement in North America may have originated earlier than previously assumed.
2023-10-7

An X-class solar flare, the second of the current solar cycle, erupts. An associated coronal mass ejection may graze Earth on October 30 or 31, which could cause bright aurorae and interfere with satellite communications.
2021-10-29

An annular solar eclipse lasting up to 3 minutes and 51 seconds is visible from central and eastern Canada, parts of the Arctic, and the Russian Far East. Observers in northeastern North America, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, also see a partial eclipse.
2021-06-10

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs, with the full moon dimming slightly as it passes through the Earth's penumbral shadow. It is visible from most of North America, the Pacific Ocean, parts of East Asia, and New Zealand.
2020-11-30

Tesla, Inc. reports a stock market capitalization of US$88 billion in response to strong performances in the third- and fourth-quarter, surpassing General Motors and Ford Motor Company to become the most valuable automobile company in North America.
2020-01-8

Millions of United States residents and visitors are able to witness a total solar eclipse that crosses through North America. It is the first total solar eclipse visible across the entire contiguous United States since the solar eclipse of June 8, 1918.
2017-08-21

Astronomers in Asia, Australia and North America observe a total lunar eclipse.
2011-12-10

First-person shooter video game "Modern Warfare 3", published by Activision, sells over 6.5 million copies in North America and United Kingdom, setting a new record.
2011-11-11

A contract between the North American automaker Chrysler and the United Auto Workers expires at midnight while negotiations continue between the union and General Motors.
2011-09-15

Kraft Foods announces that it will split into two operations consisting of its North American grocery business and its global snack foods business. [http:--old.news.yahoo.com-s-nm-20110804-bs_nm-us_kraftfoods (Reuters via Yahoo!)]date=July 2019
2011-08-4