change version to 2.7.4
diff --git a/Misc/NEWS b/Misc/NEWS
index 6f4740c..c33be8b 100644
--- a/Misc/NEWS
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@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 What's New in Python 2.7.4?
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-*Release date: XXXX-XX-XX*
+*Release date: 2013-04-06*
 
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