How you would phrase your statement would depend on where you were brought up. On this side of the pond we usually say November the 5th NOT 5th of November on the other hand we usually write dates starting with the smallest carrying on to the biggest 11/09/2001 etc.
It would appear that the method of putting year first has much to commend it. I shall try to ahdere to it from now on
Merry Christmas everybody
Rick