• pythonoob@programming.dev
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    1 year ago

    I’m pretty sure it’s because of the way we say it. Like, “May 6th, 2023”. So we write it 5/6/2023.

    That said, I think it’s fucking stupid.

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      1 year ago

      In British English you say the date before the month as well. I know that even saying the month first sounds very jarring too me.

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      1 year ago

      I’m not an American and English isn’t my first language, so the US way to write dates always confused me. Now, I finally understand it! Many thanks, this is legitimately sooooo useful!