' Declare the DateTimePicker.
Friend WithEvents DateTimePicker1 As System.Windows.Forms.DateTimePicker
Private Sub InitializeDateTimePicker()
' Construct the DateTimePicker.
Me.DateTimePicker1 = New System.Windows.Forms.DateTimePicker
'Set size and location.
Me.DateTimePicker1.Location = New System.Drawing.Point(40, 88)
Me.DateTimePicker1.Size = New Size(160, 21)
' Set the alignment of the drop-down MonthCalendar to right.
Me.DateTimePicker1.DropDownAlign = LeftRightAlignment.Right
' Set the Value property to 50 years before today.
DateTimePicker1.Value = (DateTime.Now.AddYears(-50))
'Set a custom format containing the string "of the year"
DateTimePicker1.Format = DateTimePickerFormat.Custom
DateTimePicker1.CustomFormat = "MMM dd, 'of the year' yyyy "
' Add the DateTimePicker to the form.
Me.Controls.Add(Me.DateTimePicker1)
End Sub