The historic total solar eclipse that captured the nation's attention just one year ago won't soon be forgotten by those who witnessed it - or those who nabbed once-in-a-lifetime photos of it.

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Children played ball and flew kites. Many took photos as a way to look back on the event, as the next total solar eclipse visible in Ohio will be in the year 2099.