History: October 31 (#3)

History: October 31 (#3)
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October 31, 2011 The global population of humans reaches seven billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as the Day of Seven Billion.

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On October 31, in the year 2011: The global population of humans reaches se ven billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as the Day of Seven Billion. The Day of Seven Billion, 31 October 2011, is the day that was officially designated by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as the approximate day on which the world's population reached seven billion people.

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Why October 31, 2011 matters: The global population of humans reaches seven billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as the Day of Seven Billion. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: October 31, 2011 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The global population of humans reaches seven billion. This day is now recognized by the United Nations as the Day of Seven Billion. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_Seven_Billion (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)