diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1012896..3079669 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 FXGraphics2D
 ============
 
-Version 1.8, not yet released.
+Version 1.8, 7 Feb 2019.
 
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@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ To include `FXGraphics2D` in your own project, add the following Maven dependenc
         <dependency>
             <groupId>org.jfree</groupId>
             <artifactId>fxgraphics2d</artifactId>
-            <version>1.7</version>
+            <version>1.8</version>
         </dependency>
 
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@@ -105,8 +105,8 @@ If you have feedback about the `FXGraphics2D` library, please visit the forum at
 History
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-##### ?-???-2019 : Version 1.8
-- fixed bug #8 where draw(Shape) alters the shape state for `RenderingHints.VALUE_STROKE_PURE`;
+##### 7-Feb-2019 : Version 1.8
+- fixed bug #8 where `draw(Shape)` alters the shape state for `RenderingHints.VALUE_STROKE_PURE`;
 - added automatic module name (`org.jfree.fxgraphics2d`).
 
 ##### 5-Jul-2018 : Version 1.7