Same day last year vs This day one year ago

Both phrases are correct and commonly used to refer to a specific day in the past that occurred exactly one year before the current day. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning.

Last updated: April 12, 2024 • 2743 views

Same day last year

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a specific day in the past that happened exactly one year before the current day.

This phrase is used to indicate a day in the past that occurred on the exact same date as the current day but one year earlier.

Examples:

I remember celebrating my birthday on the same day last year.
We visited the beach on the same day last year.

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Alternatives:

this day one year ago
on this day last year
a year ago today
one year ago today

This day one year ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a specific day in the past that happened exactly one year before the current day.

This phrase is used to indicate a day in the past that occurred on the exact same date as the current day but one year earlier.

Examples:

This day one year ago, we were on vacation in Hawaii.
I received the job offer this day one year ago.

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Apr 25, 2021 ... This day one year ago we recorded the video for 'Basement Traps'. If you haven't seen it in a while, head over to YouTube and share some ...

Alternatives:

same day last year
on this day last year
a year ago today
one year ago today

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