12191988

12191988 is an eight-digit numeral that most commonly denotes a calendar date when read as MMDDYYYY: December 19, 1988. In ISO 8601 notation, the same date is written as 1988-12-19.

Because the string contains no separators, its interpretation depends on the date format in use. Some systems store dates as YYYYMMDD, in which case 19881219 would be unambiguous; as a standalone string, 12191988 could be misread or require formatting to avoid confusion. In computing contexts, such sequences are often used in filenames or identifiers where a date is part of the label.

Usage and interpretation can vary by region and software. To ensure clarity, date handling standards recommend explicit formatting or the use of full timestamps including separators and time zones where appropriate. When sorting or comparing dates, using a clearly defined format such as ISO 8601 (1988-12-19) or a numeric form like 19881219 is preferable.

There is no widely recognized person, place, or event officially associated with the term 12191988. It is primarily a numeric representation of a date or a generic identifier in data systems.

See also: date format, ISO 8601, YYYYMMDD.