What is the rule for the correct use of apostrophes when writing about years? For example, is it the 1970s or the 1970's?
1 Answer
Nov 23, 2016
It's the 1970s, but the '70s.
Explanation:
When you have the full date, there's no apostrophe. But when it's only the last two digits, you'd put an apostrophe in front. Think of it like a contraction. There's not apostrophe with "is not," but when you take something out so to speak, you add an apostrophe--"isn't."
