That format of long-form dates is also an Americanism. For example, from the BBC Style Guide: "Dates: Put the day before the month (eg: 12 April 2001)” http:

That format of long-form dates is also an Americanism. For example, from the BBC Style Guide: "Dates: Put the day before the month (eg: 12 April 2001)” http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/journalism/article/art20130702112133541 http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/journalism/article/art201307021...