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23 February vs 23rd February

Both "23 February" and "23rd February" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "23 February" is more commonly used in formal or professional writing, while "23rd February" is more common in informal or everyday language.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1356 views

23 February

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in informal or everyday language to refer to the date February 23rd.

Examples:

  • I have an appointment on 23 February.
  • Let's meet on 23 February for lunch.
  • The event is scheduled for 23 February.
  • On 23 February 2004 the Council adopted Decision 2004/197/CFSP.
  • The period therefore expires on 23 February 2011.
  • Done at Brussels, 23 February 1999.
  • [3] Position of the European Parliament of 23 February 2005.
  • Opinion of the Committee of the Regions: 23 February 2005 (CDR0258/2004).
  • These negotiations were concluded in Brussels on 23 February 2005.
  • The Commission requested additional information by letter of 23 February 2007 (ref.
  • The committee had appointed Marit Paulsen rapporteur at its meeting of 23 February 2000.
  • On Wednesday, 23 February the EU foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, visited King Abdullah of Jordan.
  • Done at Brussels, 23 February 2011.
  • The Greek authorities replied by letter dated 23 February 2004.
  • The pool contract came formally to an end on 23 February 2008.
  • Done at Brussels, 23 February 2009.
  • Germany transmitted its comments on 23 February 2007.
  • On 23 February 2007, AVAS decided to voluntarily liquidate the company.
  • Done at Brussels, 23 February 2006.
  • Done at Brussels, 23 February 2007.
  • On 23 February 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/179/CFSP.
  • Done at Brussels, 23 February 2005.
  • On 23 February 2004, the Council adopted Common Position 2004/179/CFSP [1].

Alternatives:

  • February 23
  • the 23rd of February

23rd February

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in informal or everyday language to refer to the date February 23rd, with the ordinal indicator 'rd' added to the number.

Examples:

  • Let's celebrate on the 23rd February.
  • The concert is on the 23rd February.
  • She was born on the 23rd February.

Alternatives:

  • February 23rd
  • the 23rd of February

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