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Old 26-Dec-2004, 15:49
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Hi,
I know it is possible to say "What s the date today?"
But is "What date is it today?" also possible?

What day is it today? is possible;
Is "What s the day today? possible?

I am asking since you can say "What time is it?" but also "What s the time?"
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What's the date today? This sounds fine to me, but it sounds starnge with 'day'.
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Hi,
I know it is possible to say "What s the date today?"
But is "What date is it today?" also possible?

Thanks Rip.
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Hi,
I know it is possible to say "What s the date today?"
But is "What date is it today?" also possible?
Thanks Rip
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