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on May 23rd vs in May 23rd

The correct phrase is "on May 23rd." The preposition "on" indicates a specific date, while "in" is used for more general time frames. Therefore, when referring to a specific date like May 23rd, "on" should be used.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"on May 23rd"

Use "on May 23rd" to specify a particular date in the calendar.

Examples:

  • The event is scheduled for on May 23rd.
  • I was born on May 23rd, 1990.
  • We will meet on May 23rd at 3 p.m.
  • Right, and your husband opened up the account on may 23rd.
  • They took her from this house on May 23rd.
  • [Esme] Oecilia Rueda was taken from this house on May 23rd 1976.
  • I was photographed on May 23rd, 1970, sitting worried to death in a larder.
  • He filed reports on me May 23rd, June 17th... and July 1st!
  • That party Elin's having on the 23rd may have been fun when we were 17.
  • On the 23rd of May, 1992, they drank to the murder of Giovanni Falcone.
  • We were in a biblical frame of mind... on the 23rd of May, 1943... at the Berghof.
  • H. whereas on 23rd May the Foreign Affairs Council of the EU agreed to intensify efforts to block Gaddafi's access to resources including military hardware and mercenaries,
  • You and I have not seen each other since may 23rd of last year.
  • You and I have not seen each other since may 23rd of last year.
  • The CVS on Northwest 23rd Avenue.
  • November the 23rd saw the biggest demonstration since independence.
  • Henry Lawson, born August 23rd.
  • Try the first side street after 23rd.
  • Cleared his savings on the 23rd.
  • And we have an appointment on the 23rd in my office.
  • 23rd highest-grossing attorney in the city, and there are no associates.
  • The park, between Pine and 23rd.
  • Zandra Haymore - she went missing Thursday the 23rd.

Alternatives:

  • on the 23rd of May
  • on May 23
  • on the 23rd
  • on May 23rd, 2022
  • on May 23rd next year

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition "in" is not used to specify a particular date.

"in May 23rd"

  • They took her from this house on May 23rd.
  • Right, and your husband opened up the account on may 23rd.
  • You and I have not seen each other since may 23rd of last year.
  • You and I have not seen each other since may 23rd of last year.
  • [Esme] Oecilia Rueda was taken from this house on May 23rd 1976.
  • I was photographed on May 23rd, 1970, sitting worried to death in a larder.
  • He filed reports on me May 23rd, June 17th... and July 1st!
  • The CVS on Northwest 23rd Avenue.
  • November the 23rd saw the biggest demonstration since independence.
  • Henry Lawson, born August 23rd.
  • Try the first side street after 23rd.
  • Cleared his savings on the 23rd.
  • And we have an appointment on the 23rd in my office.
  • 23rd highest-grossing attorney in the city, and there are no associates.
  • The park, between Pine and 23rd.
  • Zandra Haymore - she went missing Thursday the 23rd.
  • They just dropped into the subway at 23rd and 8th.
  • Trial will be set for Wednesday, February 23rd.
  • Then on July 23rd I wrote about the gardai.
  • Unit three, loop on 23rd Street.

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