How to Configure Pattern for DateFormat's getDateInstance()
<p>Is there any away to configure the pattern for String values returned by DateFormat's getDateInstance(), for each style - SHORT, MEDIUM, LONG, and FULL?</p>

<p>For example, DateFormat.getDateInstance(DateFormat.MEDIUM, Locale.US) will always return a value something like Jan 12, 1952. How can I have this return 1952, Jan 12?</p>
