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Years in Dates Format to 2 Digits
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Dates do not appear as depicted in the RDate FormatS preferences 
screen. Although the screen and manual indicate otherwise, 
four-digit dates cannot be entered (all are considered part of the 
1901-1999 era) and years ending in 00 are simply lopped off. 

e.g.: Apr 24 2000 --> Apr 24

        Jul 4 1776    --> Jul 4 76    (1976)

This has always been the way AppleWorks displays dates.

The solution is to enter dates in the following format:

                          

                                     19891231   for December 31, 
1989

 This will ensure correct sorting of dates.