diff --git a/Misc/NEWS b/Misc/NEWS
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@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Python News
 What's New in Python 2.5.6c1?
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-*Release date: 17-Apr-2010*
+*Release date: 17-Apr-2011*
 
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