First Baby Born in 2018 Is Likely From New Zealand: Report

First Baby Born in 2018 Is Likely From New Zealand: Report
Fireworks go off in Times Square to celebrate the New Year in New York City, New York, Jan. 1, 2018. Reuters/Carlo Allegri
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The first baby born in 2018—in the world—may have been delivered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Baby Rex was born one minute past midnight on Jan. 1, 2018, according to Stuff.co.nz.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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