date functions for verifying user input?

[afullcup]

I am collecting a date on a form and want it to be entered as MM/DD/YY - what's the best way to verify in my PHP that it is a correct date?

thanks!

[SecondV]

Something i've used:


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[afullcup]

thanks SecondV!! I'll try that!