Newly-born Delaney Rose Jost in Winnipeg, Jan.1, 2000. (CP Photo/ Winnipeg Free Press-Joe Bryksa)
Five years ago, the world held its breath for the turn of the millennium.
There were fears of a technological apocalypse at the stroke of midnight on Dec. 31, 1999. But there were also high hopes, for the children about to be born and the world they were being born into.
In this special audio feature, CBC Radio reporters bring you the stories of four children born around the globe as the year 1999 turned into the year 2000. The "Millennium Babies" live in the Philippines, in Guatemala, in France and in Uganda.
Click on the links below to hear their stories.
"Millennium Babies" was produced by Penny Cadrain for CBC Radio's "The World at Six." The executive producer of "The World at Six" is Jack Nagler.
Baby 1: Cedrik Miclat
Home: Tarlac, The Philippines
Reporter: Orlando de Guzman Listen to the radio report (Runs 6:01)
Baby 2: Alejandra Villagran
Home: Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
Reporter: Lorenda Reddekopp Listen to the radio report (Runs 5:32)
Baby 3: Lenny Huygevelde
Home: Paris, France
Reporter: Genevieve Oger Listen to the radio report (Runs 4:51)
Baby 4: Bridget Nakazibwe
Home: Kawala, Uganda
Reporter: Blake Lambert Listen to the radio report (Runs 5:18)
