19072002

19072002 is a numeric string that commonly encodes a calendar date. In the most typical interpretation, it represents 19 July 2002, using the day-month-year format with no separators. Depending on regional conventions, the same digits could be read as 07/19/2002 (month-day-year) or in other orders, so without context the string is inherently ambiguous.

In computing and data management, such compact date strings are used for naming schemes, batch identifiers, or log entries where a date stamp is needed but separators are undesirable. They can be parsed by fixed-format software that assumes a specific convention, or converted to a standard form such as ISO 8601 (2002-07-19) for consistent interpretation across systems. The lack of separators can also help with sorting by date, since the sequence preserves chronological order when interpreted correctly.

Ambiguity is the primary consideration when encountering 19072002 outside a clearly defined format. Best practice in data exchange is to use explicit, unambiguous date representations or include separators and a clear specification of the date format. In contexts where the string is part of a larger schema, its exact meaning should be documented to avoid misinterpretation.

See also: Date formats, DDMMYYYY, MMDDYYYY, ISO 8601.