There are many different ways to write the date in both British and American English, and most are correct. Here are a few of the most common ways to write the date: See more

Years should be expressed as numerals except at the beginning of a sentence. Most style guides agree that beginning a sentence with a numeral is poor style, so years place… See more

When referring to a specific date in the month-day date format, use cardinal numbers (one, two, three) rather than ordinal numbers (first, second, third). This may feel co… See more

When writing a long-form date, use a comma after days of the week to ensure readability. How fortunate that the world did not end on Friday, December 21, 2012! Monday, M… See more