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Edit Pushed Commit
1. git rebase -i <hash-of-commit-preceding-the-incorrect-one>
2. In the editor that opens, change pick to reword on the line for the incorrect commit.
3. Save the file and close the editor.
4. The editor will open again with the incorrect commit message. Fix it.
5. Save the file and close the editor.
6. git push --force to update GitHub.
Originally taken from http://stackoverflow.com/a/5032614/829533
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