Not shown the latest backup time

I install itunes on my new computer and sync my apple devices. For some reason after I back up my devices at the summary tab it was not written when was the latest backup. I can find it on the preferences but not in the summary tab.
I am not sure if it was backup or not.
Any idea why ?, Thanks

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