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HideousKojima on Dec 6, 2024 | parent | context | favorite | on: Does Your Code Pass the Turkey Test? (2008)

Both "the 4th of July" and "July 4th" are common in American English

SideburnsOfDoom on Dec 6, 2024 | [–]

Yes, and only "the 4th of July" is common in UK English.

Izkata on Dec 7, 2024 | [–]

Only because that's a holiday. The 23rd of March sounds a bit formal here compared to March 23rd, and sounds like it refers to an event or holiday. Wedding invitations might sometimes use that style, for example.

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