=SUMPRODUCT(--(B2:B20=1),--(C2:C20="A"),--(MONTH(E2:E20)=3))

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HTH

Bob

"Ghalmaraz" wrote in message
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Hi,

I need a formula to count the number events that occur BY a certain person
(in column B, with each person numbered from 1-22), IN a certain category
(in
column C, with the events coded as A,B,C and D) AND in a certain month (in
column E, date format ??/??/????)

Any ideas?