19081973

19081973 is a numeric string that is commonly interpreted as a date when read in day-month-year format (DDMMYYYY). In this interpretation, 19081973 corresponds to 19 August 1973. The same digits can be misread in other date formats, so explicit formatting is important to avoid ambiguity.

In archival practice, file naming, and cataloging, 19081973 may be used as an identifier that encodes the date of creation or a significant event. It provides a concise label that can help organize records and databases, especially when items are grouped or sorted by date. However, because DDMMYYYY does not align with automatic lexicographic sorting in many computer systems, some organizations prefer year-first formats such as YYYYMMDD to ensure proper chronological ordering.

Limitations of using 19081973 as a stand-alone label include its dependence on date notation conventions. Without a specified format, locale, or calendar, the string alone does not convey the exact meaning of the date, time zone, or time of day. It also lacks inherent context about the event or item it represents.

Examples of potential use include labeling a scanned document created on 19 August 1973 or serving as a simple, compact catalog entry key for an item associated with that date. While convenient in compact form, such a label is most effective when accompanied by explicit notation about the meaning of the date and the applicable calendar system.

See also: 19 August, 1973; date notation; ISO 8601; YYYYMMDD.