Palindrome Dates
A palindrome date reads the same backwards as forwards when you drop the slashes. 02/02/2020 and 22/02/2022 both qualify; the next big one is 21/12/2112.
Palindromic dates
| Word / Phrase | Cleaned | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2020 | 02022020 | 8 |
| 22/02/2022 | 22022022 | 8 |
| 11/02/2011 | 11022011 | 8 |
| 21/12/2112 | 21122112 | 8 |
| 12/02/2021 | 12022021 | 8 |
Why palindrome dates are rare
Palindromic dates depend on the format you write them in, and only a handful line up each century. That rarity is exactly why they tend to trend on social media when they arrive.