on 5th May vs on May 5th

Both "on 5th May" and "on May 5th" are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between the two depends on regional preferences, with British English typically using the former and American English the latter.

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on 5th May

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English.

This phrase follows the British English date format, where the day precedes the month. It is used to specify events or occurrences happening on the 5th day of May.

Examples:

The concert is scheduled for on 5th May.
We will be traveling to London on 5th May.

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There was still shooting in the streets when, on 5th May 1937, news arrived from Italy of Antonio Gramsci's death in a fascist prison.
During an excursion to Bosco delle Pianelle, on 5th May 1985, I was lucky enough to come across a tiny rock plant with modest little white flowers.
In its "Augusto Righi" classroom Marconi opened on 5th May 1934 the Congress of the Italian Radio Industry, also attended by the Ducati factory, which was initially a manufacturer of radio sets.
The reference document in order to render web site accessible, has been the W3C recommendation published on 5th May 1999, about the lines guides for the Web content (WCAG 1.0).
The traditional pilgrimage to Our Lady's island of Zečevo Traditionally pilgrims are going to the island of Zečevo by boats or on foot to celebrate the apparition of Our Lady on 5th May.
Cordenons was mentioned for the first time in a diploma of the King of Italy Verengario I, on 5th May 897, date in which it was in the Curtis regia (royal yard) Naonis.
The varnishing, that took place on 5th May, is his fifth personal exhibit and includes 20 paintings and 20 sculptures.
The "Cinemas at Can Castellet" will host matinées for school children and afternoon sessions for the general public while the "Ateneu Barcelonès" will host, on 5th May, a session of movies dedicated to Brazilians' passion for sport.
After five years of works, on the 5th May 1720 the Church was consecrated again.
On 5th of May it was launched the new website Fonti Italia Repubblicana , during the event Carte a rischio.
On 5th of May, this fair also includes the feast of "cuchi", some kind of particular earthenware whistles.
Ludvik M. Gomulski, born in London (Great Britain) on the 5th May 1961, obtained his degree in Zoology and Genetics (BSc joint honours IIi) at University College Cardiff, Wales in 1982.
The series will consist of six double rounds, the first one scheduled on 5th-6th May at Austin, Texas, exactly one week after the Imola's Italian GT race.
This year the event will take place on Saturday 5th May from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at THE YARD, 89&1/2 Worship Street, Shoreditch, London and the guiding thread will be the #BEPROUDBEYOU campaign.
The new members of the Commission from the ten new Member States will be presented to MEPs by Commission President Romano PRODI in plenary session on Wednesday 5th May.
This date was chosen because on the 5th May 2016 a new Scottish Parliament will be voted, so it could be the first elections to an independent parliament.
On 5th and 6th May 2011 was the 4th technical meeting under the Comenius Regio project, a grant awarded to the Feralpi steel mill as part of the...
You already had a party on May 5th for no reason.
You were born on May 5th.
On May 5th-7th, 2016, Institutum Patristicum Augustinianum, Rome.

Alternatives:

on the 5th of May
on May 5th
on May the 5th

on May 5th

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English.

This phrase follows the American English date format, where the month precedes the day. It is used to specify events or occurrences happening on the 5th day of May.

Examples:

The conference is scheduled for on May 5th.
Her birthday falls on May 5th this year.

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You were born on May 5th.
The latest Scottish Parliament general election will be held on May 5th, 2011.
RIDING THE ROLLER COASTER: There is much excitement focused on the planetary conjunction on May 5th.
There is much excitement focused on the planetary conjunction on May 5th. I feel that the excitement is not limited to that specific day, but that the time frame is from right now through the end of June.
It's all part of the Mexican war on May 5th.
Federica was born in Modena on May 5th, 1985.
And then on May 5th, 1945, the siege came to a sudden end when Holland was liberated by the Allies.
Art Kenney was born in New York on May 5th 1946, played 71 league games with the Simmenthal jersey averaging 14.3 points per game and 11.8 rebounds.
Since her launch on May 5th 2007, she has sailed the east coast of Britain.
Mental Slavery In Dub out on May 5th
This Federal Palace was inaugurated at the end of the Porfirio on May 5th, 1908 under the Mandate of the governor Enrique Muñoz Arístegui.
I typed the writings and made copies on May 5th, having received HKM's reply brief on the previous day.
Each one competes against the other in imagination, until... BIOGRAPHY: Malika Pellicioli was born in Sion on May 5th, 1988.
Pope Francis made this decision on May 5th, thus authorizing the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the relevant decree.
Highly desired by Padre Pio, who inaugurated it during an Eucharistic celebration on May 5th, 1956, it is now a real hospital district provided with state-of-the-art technologies and equipment.
While many people chose to spend this time in meditation or ceremony, especially on May 5th, others opted for action, making some definite steps towards manifesting their New Life.
Later, speaking before some generals at Sonthofen on May 5th 1944, he added:
He was born on May 5th 1721, he studied beside the Jesuits of Lecce and, in succession, by [valenti] Neapolitan teachers.
What do you expect if you will come to UK Plus Size Fashin Week on May 5th in London??
On May 5th Croatia Airlines marked the fifteenth anniversary of the first commercial flight.

Alternatives:

on the 5th of May
on 5th May
on May the 5th

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