diff --git a/gramps/gui/editors/editdate.py b/gramps/gui/editors/editdate.py
index eaa4cdf20..e1a415fa5 100644
--- a/gramps/gui/editors/editdate.py
+++ b/gramps/gui/editors/editdate.py
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ instead of a date.
 The DateEditor provides a dialog in which the date can be 
 unambiguously built using UI controls such as menus and spin buttons.
 """
+from __future__ import unicode_literals
 
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