inserting DATE into mysql

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Hello,

I am experiencing difficulties in inserting a DATE into a mysql table, using PHP.

I have created a table with a 'date' variable in it, but can't seem to be able to insert into it.

I am currently trying using the command:
$query= mysql_query("insert into table (datevalue) values ('20010112');");

What should it be?

thanks,
jim