diff --git a/RELEASE_NOTES.txt b/RELEASE_NOTES.txt
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@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-Release 1.8 (12/XX/2017)
+Release 1.8 (12/15/2017)
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 - Enhanced algorithm for processing of existing files; this resolved issues