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| Date Format Option | Meaning | Example Output |
|---|---|---|
| date +%m-%d-%Y | MM-DD-YYYY date format | 05-09-2020 |
| date +%D | MM/DD/YY date format | 05/09/20 |
What %D format in date command does?
We can modify the timestamp of a datefile by using touch command. 9: List of Format specifiers used with date command: %D: Display date as mm/dd/yy. %d: Display the day of the month (01 to 31).
How do I display only the date in Unix?
The date command under UNIX displays date and time. You can use the same command set date and time. You must be the super-user (root) to change the date and time on Unix like operating systems. The date command shows the date and time read from the kernel clock.
