title: How to Configure Pattern for DateFormat's getDateInstance()
body: <p>Is there any away to configure the pattern for String values returned by DateFormat's <code>getDateInstance()</code>, for each style - SHORT, MEDIUM, LONG, and FULL?</p>
  
  <p>For example, <code>DateFormat.getDateInstance(DateFormat.MEDIUM, Locale.US)</code> will always return a value something like Jan 12, 1952. How can I have this return 1952, Jan 12?</p>