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Took place on vs Took place in

Both 'took place on' and 'took place in' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Took place on' is used when referring to a specific date or day, while 'took place in' is used when referring to a general time period or location.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

Took place on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific date or day.

Use 'took place on' when specifying a particular date or day on which an event occurred.

Examples:

  • The meeting took place on Monday.
  • The concert took place on New Year's Eve.
  • The accident took place on June 15th.

Alternatives:

  • happened on
  • occurred on
  • was on

Took place in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general time period or location.

Use 'took place in' when talking about events that occurred within a certain time frame or location.

Examples:

  • The festival took place in the summer.
  • The incident took place in the city.
  • The competition took place in the 20th century.

Alternatives:

  • occurred in
  • happened in
  • was in

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