title: How do I create a variable in PHP of today's date of MM/DD/YYYY format?
body: <p>How do I create a variable in PHP of today's date of MM/DD/YYYY format?  </p>
  
  <p>I need to input that date as a hidden form field when someone comes onto the site. So I would need to grab today's date and convert it into that format. Thanks.</p>