It was on the tenth day of July, 18

[Mher]

What does the author mean by saying: "It was on the tenth day of July, 18 —, a day which the people of this part of the world will never forget...."?

 

[MS3330]

Not a teacher

Maybe 10/7/1918

 

[Raymott]

"18--", if this is a novel, means that the author doesn't want to set the exact year of the events.

 

[Mher]

"18--", if this is a novel, means that the author doesn't want to set the exact year of the events.

Yes this is a novel by Poe.
Raymott, you never stop surprising me!!!

 

[MS3330]

So, it is 10/7/18--.

 

[Raymott]

So, it is 10/7/18--.

Well, in America, it would be 7/10/18--. I generally recommend against that type of nomenclature, because it's not internationally valid. 10th July, 18--, 10 Jul 18--, July 10, 18-- are all unambiguous.