diff --git a/docs/releases/1.9.txt b/docs/releases/1.9.txt
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-============================================
-Django 1.9 release notes - UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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+========================
+Django 1.9 release notes
+========================
+
+*December 1, 2015*
 
 Welcome to Django 1.9!