Date Format in MySQL

Slightly off php topic I would like to know if I can change the default date format on MySQL server either for the entire server or for a particular database, as apposed to formatting the date every time I input data or retrieve it out the database. Thanks Steven ~ Techtron Computers & Electronics CC ~ Email: steven@techtron.co.za ~ Cell: 083 261 0910 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER: This e-mail contains information some or all of which may be legally privileged. It is for the intended recipient only. If an addressing or transmission error has misdirected this e-mail, please notify the author by replying to this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient you must not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print, or rely on this e-mail. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer This e-mail transmission contains confidential information, which is the property of the sender. The information in this e-mail or attachments thereto is intended for the attention and use only of the addressee. Should you have received this e-mail in error, please delete and destroy it and any attachments thereto immediately. Under no circumstances will the Cape Technikon or the sender of this e-mail be liable to any party for any direct, indirect, special or other consequential damages for any use of this e-mail. For the detailed e-mail disclaimer please refer to http://www.ctech.ac.za/polic or call +27 (0)21 460 3911