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20th February vs February 20th

Both "20th February" and "February 20th" are correct ways to express a date. The choice between them depends on the preferred date format in the region or personal style. In American English, the month usually comes before the day, so "February 20th" is more commonly used in the United States.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English and other regions where the day precedes the month in date format.

"20th February"

This phrase follows the format where the day of the month is mentioned before the month name. It is commonly used in British English and other regions following the day-month-year date format.

Examples:

  • The event is scheduled for the 20th February.
  • She was born on the 15th August.
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  • Feb 20, 2023 ... S09E36 (Monday 20th February) - "The Islanders get a VIP party with Jax Jones!" DISCUSSION THREAD. Episode synopsis: Martin's got his ...
  • Feb 21, 2018 ... 20th february Moon - posted in Sketching: Its sure that its a good moon period for the CloudyNights sketching forum!
  • Feb 23, 2024 ... Spawts Report – January 2nd to 20th February 2024. As for previous tours, I will be publishing a diary of life as a touring musician with Big ...
  • Jan 18, 2024 ... Rockstar Editor Getting Removed from PS4 and Xbox One 20th February 2024. Spider-Vice. By Spider-Vice January 18 in GTA V. Share. More sharing ...
  • Church Without Walls – 20th February. 20 February 2024. Some Lessons from a Service of Commissioning. One of the goals of this blog is to demystify some of ...
  • Feb 20, 2024 ... 20th February 2019 Downing College. Andy Leader and 452 others. 󰤥 453. 󰤦 16. 󰤧 5. Anne Woods. Spent three years at Downing College. This is a ...
  • (18th & 20th February 2025). Online open course. For organisations wanting to experience Carbon Literacy, individuals in a position to lead, organise or ...
  • Feb 28, 2024 ... This is a notification for the latest Application Control 6.07 data update, which is currently planned to be rolled out on the 20th February 2024.

Alternatives:

  • February 20th
  • February the 20th
  • 20 February
  • the 20th of February
  • the 20th February

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English where the month usually precedes the day in date format.

"February 20th"

This phrase follows the format where the month name is mentioned before the day of the month. It is commonly used in American English and regions following the month-day-year date format.

Examples:

  • The deadline is on February 20th.
  • He was born on February 14th.
  • It was a process that began generations earlier, with a discovery on February 20th, 2167 by a scientist in Oslo, Norway, who was trying to find ways to increase human intelligence.
  • As to the European Social Fund, updated at February 20th 2009 the overall implementation rate was relatively better: Committed: 16.68 %; paid: 2.12 %.
  • Well, when I found out on February 20th, I come back and I told the Frst Sergeant Commander.
  • Calls for the principle of mutual recognition (Court of Justice Cassis de Dijon judgement (case 120/78 20th February 1979)) to be consolidated.
  • whereas the 20th Winter Olympics and Paralympics will take place in Europe, in Turin from 10 to 26 February 2006,
  • In the Kirk of the Greyfriars... on the 20th day of February, 1638... the people of Scotland pledged themselves... to the Presbyterian faith.
  • whereas the 20th Winter Olympics and Paralympics will take place in Europe, in Turin from 10 to 26 February 2006,

Alternatives:

  • 20th February
  • 20th of February
  • February the 20th
  • 20 February
  • the 20th of February

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