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[โ€“] pythonoob@programming.dev -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure it's because of the way we say it. Like, "May 6th, 2023". So we write it 5/6/2023.

That said, I think it's fucking stupid.

[โ€“] Windows2000Srv@lemmy.ca -1 points 1 year ago

I'm not an American and English isn't my first language, so the US way to write dates always confused me. Now, I finally understand it! Many thanks, this is legitimately sooooo useful!