prepare for release

diff --git a/release-notes/VERSION b/release-notes/VERSION
index 3ee3393..00931ff 100644
--- a/release-notes/VERSION
+++ b/release-notes/VERSION
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 Version: 1.9.10
 
 Release date:
-  xx-xxx-2012
+  23-Sep-2012
 
 Description:
   Another patch release for 1.9.