The Year the World Changed Forever: Global Population…

In 1987, the United Nations officially marked a massive milestone: the global population hitting 5 billion people. UN Secretary-General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar traveled to Zagreb to meet the symbolic five-billionth baby. UN officials said this milestone was less of a celebration and more of a time to reflect on what must be done to support the future of humanity. As of 2026, the world's population has climbed past 8 billion people. This classic archival footage features Dr.