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Why are dates displayed in the format YYYY-MM-DD?

We have decided to use the international date format, rather than the date format for any one particular country.

Referring to this date format, the following quote sums up the reason for using the format:

" ... the best choice for a date representation that is universally (and accurately) understandable"

External Links
http://www.w3.org/QA/Tips/iso-date