Are both of these equally correct?

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An event, announced to be held on January 12th this year, was canceled due to public objections.

An event, announced to be held on last January 12th, was canceled due to public objections.

Are both of these correct? Which one is more idiomatic? Another other way better to say that?

Both are clear in meaning and there is no “correct” version. That woikd be a matter of opinion only. — Anton, May 23 '22 at 06:54
When were these statements made? Before January 12th or after? — Jim, May 23 '22 at 07:36
Does this answer your question? Meaning of "last/this/next Monday" (for 'last January 12th'; 'January 12th this year' is of course well-defined). — Edwin Ashworth, May 23 '22 at 08:24

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered May 23 '22 at 08:33

Both are correct, except in the second sentence for a "12th" which is consistently "12".

Also, in the first one "st", "nd" and "th" can be omitted.

Both are fully idiomatic, but it is not certain which is used more.

There is the alternative "on the 12th of January last", which, personally, bar for the greater length, I find just as good, but it is not used much any more, neither in BrE nor in AmE.

Are both of these equally correct?

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