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Comma Date Kathleen Met Husband December Separate Day

Front why is there a comma in the first but not the second date

Kathleen met her husband on December 5, 2003

Kathleen met her husband in December 2003
Back 1) used to separate the day of the month from the year
2) comma omitted if any part of the date is left out

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