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in 16 October vs on 16 October

The correct phrase is 'on 16 October.' The preposition 'on' is used before specific dates to indicate a particular day. 'In' is not used in this context.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 3207 views

in 16 October

'in 16 October' is incorrect. The preposition 'in' is not used before specific dates.

The correct preposition to use before a specific date like '16 October' is 'on.' For example, 'I have an appointment on 16 October.'
  • The proposed measures have been discussed with Member States and interested parties at a workshop held in Brussels on 16 October 2003.
  • Member States may make payments in advance of 16 October from their national resources in agreement with the Commission.
  • In its reply dated 16 October 2006, the United Kingdom provided further information on the aid granted under the scheme.
  • In its reply dated 16 October 2006, the United Kingdom provided further information on the aids granted to Shetland Fish Products Limited.
  • In its letters dated 16 October 2006, 4 September 2007 and 27 February 2008, the United Kingdom provided further information on the loans granted under the schemes.
  • having regard to the declaration by the European Council in Tampere on 16 October 1999
  • In this framework, Mr Masip, the first session of the political dialogue between the European Union and Cuba at ministerial level was held in Paris on 16 October.
  • The Syrian regime has followed up the tragic murder of two Assyrian-Chaldean-Syrians in Al Hassakeh on 16 October 2004 by repressing the ethnic group concerned.
  • In its letters dated 16 October 2006 and 6 February 2007, the United Kingdom provided further information on the individual aids granted under the scheme after 1 July 2001.
  • The size of any reductions pursuant to Article 6 (5) of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 shall be established before 16 October in accordance with that provision and after checking the above information.
  • Decision 95/207/EC is the basis of a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.
  • Decision 95/207/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the EIB signed in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.
  • This Decision is the basis of a contract of guarantee signed by the European Community and the European Investment Bank in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.
  • Decision 95/207/EC was the basis for a contract of guarantee between the European Community and the European Investment Bank signed in Brussels on 4 October 1995 and in Luxembourg on 16 October 1995.
  • having regard to the Declaration of the Euro-Mediterranean Summit of Economic and Social Councils, held in Rabat on 16 October 2008,
  • having regard to the conclusions of the eighth meeting of the EU-Georgia Cooperation Council held in Luxembourg on 16 October 2007,
  • Council Regulation (EC) No 1788/2003 should be amended accordingly so that the levy due shall be paid by Member States in the period between 16 October to 30 November of each year rather than before 1 October under the current rules.
  • The information provided by the Swedish Government in their letter of 16 October 2002 is still being assessed; a formal response to the letter in question has thus not been made.
  • The newspaper 'Le Monde' reported in its issue of 16 October 2004 that a Member of the Commission had received a bank transfer of 1.5 million dollars to a Swiss account at the end of 1999.
  • whereas, also, the commercial director of the Itar-Tass press agency, Anatoly Voronin, was killed in his apartment on 16 October 2006,

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  • on 16 October

on 16 October

'on 16 October' is correct. The preposition 'on' is used before specific dates to indicate a particular day.

Use 'on' before a specific date like '16 October' to specify the day. For example, 'The event is scheduled on 16 October.'
  • The report had been tabled on 16 October 2001 (A5-0352/2001).
  • That Network was established on 16 October 2002 and has already begun work.
  • These principles were also endorsed by the European Council on 16 October 2008 for all Member States.
  • having regard to the declaration by the European Council in Tampere on 16 October 1999
  • Mr President, on 16 October we celebrated World Food Day.
  • The implementing provisions adopted on 16 October 1997 are repealed.
  • The Commission submitted its amended proposal on 16 October 2003 COM(2003) 616 of 15.10.2003, not yet published in OJ...
  • These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2004, which commenced on 16 October 2003.
  • Case F-112/07: Action brought on 16 October 2007 - Doumas v Commission
  • Action brought on 16 October 2009 - Nolin v Commission
  • The proposed measures have been discussed with Member States and interested parties at a workshop held in Brussels on 16 October 2003.
  • The main element of the strategy is the CSR Stakeholder Forum, officially launched on 16 October 2002.
  • These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2007, which commenced on 16 October 2006.
  • Action brought on 16 October 2005 - Luigi Marcuccio v Commission
  • Both cases were closed on 16 October 2002, since the Commission did not see a violation of the Habitats Directive or of any other Community law.
  • Articles 1(3) and (5) shall enter into force on 16 October 2008.
  • These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2008, which commenced on 16 October 2007.
  • These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2011, which commenced on 16 October 2010.
  • These technical specifications apply in respect of the financial year 2005, which commenced on 16 October 2004.
  • Under Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 659/1999 the Commission therefore decided on 16 October 2002 to initiate a formal investigation procedure in respect of the aid measures concerned.

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