diff --git a/docs/releases/4.2.8.txt b/docs/releases/4.2.8.txt
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@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 Django 4.2.8 release notes
 ==========================
 
-*Expected December 4, 2023*
+*December 4, 2023*
 
 Django 4.2.8 fixes several bugs in 4.2.7 and adds compatibility with Python
 3.12.