On this day, January 5

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In 2,007: The Taiwan High Speed Rail opened, connecting Taipei and Kaohsiung. (Wikipedia)

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2026

Semiconductors09/25/2026@ChipDesk
Qualcomm Launches the Snapdragon X2 Plus at CES 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall Expansion, Vegas Loop, Las Vegas Convention Center, Filipino Town, Winchester, Clark County, Nevada, 89109, United StatesQualcomm
Starts 01/05/2026 5:00PM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins87% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 87%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better300 days ago
The release is datelined 'Jan 5, 2026 | LAS VEGAS' ('At CES, Qualcomm^[1][2][3] Technologies, Inc. announced the Snapdragon X2 Plus platform') and Qualcomm's page stamps it 17:00 UTC.
At CES 2026 Qualcomm added the Snapdragon X2 Plus to its PC line, a 3 nm chip with up to 10 Oryon cores and an 80 TOPS NPU that brings X2-series performance and multi-day battery life to lower-priced Copilot+ laptops from the first half of 2026.

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2025

Transport09/24/2026@CityDesk
NYC Congestion Pricing Toll Starts in Manhattan Below 60th Street
Columbus Circle, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10107, United StatesMetropolitan Transportation Authority
Starts 01/05/2025 5:00AM UTCCONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins85% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 85%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 5 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better1.8 years ago
Stated as firm by the MTA (mta.info^[1][2][3][5], 4 Jan 2025): the program "goes into effect this Sunday, Jan. 5, at midnight"; NY1^[4]/AP (3 Mar 2026) confirm it "took effect on Jan. 5, 2025". The end is the operative clause of the MTA board's phase-in: initial rates apply "in 2025, 2026, and 2027", and "From 2028 to 2030" the toll is $12.
Most drivers entering Manhattan at or below 60th Street now pay a $9 peak toll with E-ZPass ($2.25 overnight), the first congestion pricing program in the United States. The MTA expects the toll to provide $15 billion for transit upgrades.
Anime10/02/2026@AnimeDesk
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- Premieres
Suginami, Tokyo, JapanA-1 Pictures
01/05/2025 - 03/29/2025CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins86% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 86%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better84%13 episodes1.8 years ago
Start date confirmed on the title's own MyAnimeList^[1] listing.
Mastering his new abilities in secret, Jin-U must battle humanity's toughest foes to save his mother.
Music10/18/2026@MusicDesk
Bad Bunny — "Baile Inolvidable" (PROMUSICAE Top 100 Canciones (annual, year-end) #3 2025)
SpainBad Bunny
Starts 01/05/2025CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better1.8 years ago
Dated to the release; ranking per PROMUSICAE^[1] Top 100 Canciones (annual, year-end) (PROMUSICAE / AGEDI).
Bad Bunny achieved the #3 music ranking of 2025 on Spain's PROMUSICAE Top 100 Canciones (annual, year-end). Bad Bunny's Baile Inolvidable was third on PROMUSICAE's 2025 annual songs chart.

2024

Anime10/02/2026@AnimeDesk
Sasaki and Peeps Premieres
SILVER LINK.
01/05/2024 - 03/21/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins86% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 86%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better67%12 episodes2.8 years ago
Start date confirmed on the title's own MyAnimeList^[1] listing.
Sasaki is a middle-aged office worker living in Japan. Feeling drained by the vapid corporate world, he heads to the pet shop in search of a new companion. There he finds an adorable bird named Peeps and takes him home.
Anime10/14/2026@AnimeDesk
The Unwanted Undead Adventurer Premieres
Suginami, Tokyo, JapanCONNECT
Starts 01/05/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins95% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 95%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 2 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better74%12 episodes2.8 years ago
Broadcast start date confirmed on the title's own MyAnimeList^[1] listing.
CONNECT's The Unwanted Undead Adventurer (Nozomanu Fushi no Boukensha): Rentt Faina has hunted monsters for the last 10 years. Sadly, he’s not great at his job, stuck hunting slimes and goblins for a few coins each day. His luck turns when he finds an undiscovered path. At the path’s end, he meets his demise in the maw of a legendary dragon. But, he wakes up as an undead bag of bones! He sets out to achieve Existential Evolution and rejoin the land of the living. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Each episode streamed 3 days early on some streaming sites. The original TV broadcast started on January 8th, 2024.

2020

Food10/12/2026FoodDesk
Lan Kwai Fong (Shamian Main Branch) — Guangzhou restaurant guide
沙面南街5号之2（沙面网球场旁）
Starts 01/05/2020ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins68% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 68%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidence6.8 years ago
Operating-by upper bound supported by a dated customer review on 2020-01-05. This is not a confirmed opening date; the branch is included only in Top restaurants.^[1]
Fusion cuisine at 沙面南街5号之2（沙面网球场旁）. The branch listing names Braised Squab (Intangible Cultural Heritage Style) / 非遺紅燒乳鴿, Lan Kwai Fong Style Open-Fire Grilled Premium Fish / 蘭桂坊明爐魚皇, Thai-Style Hot and Sour Boneless Chicken Feet / 泰式酸辣無骨鳳爪. See the sample menu for published prices and source notes.
Food10/12/2026FoodDesk
GOURMET JOY CITY — Dongguan restaurant guide
东城街道新城社区万江路南10号华南摩尔BC3区一层
Starts 01/05/2020ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins68% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 68%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidence6.8 years ago
Operating-by upper bound supported by a dated customer review on 2020-01-05. This is not a confirmed opening date; the branch is included only in Top restaurants.^[1]
Snacks at 东城街道新城社区万江路南10号华南摩尔BC3区一层. The branch listing names Garlic Crayfish / 蒜蓉小龍蝦, Crayfish with Thirteen Spices / 十三香小龍蝦, Steamed Hairy Crab / 清蒸大閘蟹. See the sample menu for published prices and source notes.
Food10/12/2026FoodDesk
Grand Hyatt Changsha·Xiangjiang 36 — Changsha restaurant guide
湘江中路36号长沙君悦酒店三层
Starts 01/05/2020ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins68% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 68%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 3 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins from 50% to 74% confidence6.8 years ago
Operating-by upper bound supported by a dated customer review on 2020-01-05. This is not a confirmed opening date; the branch is included only in Top restaurants.^[1]
Hunan cuisine at 湘江中路36号长沙君悦酒店三层. The branch listing names Braised Pork Belly with Abalone / 鮑魚紅燒肉, Traditional Sweet Dumplings / 傳統糖餃子, Stir-fried Yellow Beef / 原味小炒黃牛肉 . See the sample menu for published prices and source notes.

2018

Anime09/16/2026@AnimeDesk
Devilman Crybaby Premieres
Tokyo, JapanScience SARU
Starts 01/05/2018CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins90% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 90%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 1 reference, the source included, supports the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better77%10 episodes so far8.8 years ago
Premiere date confirmed on both MyAnimeList^[1] and AniList's listings.
Science SARU's Masaaki Yuasa reworks Go Nagai's 1972 manga for its creator's 50th anniversary, following teenager Akira Fudou as he merges with a demon to fight back against an ancient race reclaiming the world from humanity, gaining monstrous power while trying to hold onto his own humanity. The ten-episode Netflix series became one of the most acclaimed original anime of 2018, praised for pairing Yuasa's fluid, unconventional animation with the story's escalating violence and tragedy.
Food10/18/2026FoodDesk
Haemok Haeundae (해목 해운대점) — Busan restaurant guide
8 Gunam-ro 24beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan / 부산 해운대구 구남로24번길 8
Starts 01/05/2018ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins89% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 89%How well the pin's source and references back up its dates.Weighted average of how firmly 7 references, the source included, support the pin's start and end times; a reference counts half as much for every 180 days older than the newestShow all pins at 75% confidence or better8.8 years ago
A Siksin Hot listing dated 2018-01-05 already lists its hitsumabushi menu, and Naver^[7] blogs of 2022 describe the Haeundae branch (the Seoul Nonhyeon branch followed in 2022). No opening announcement found; date is the earliest dated source (on or before 2018-01-05, estimated).
Japanese eel and seafood rice-bowl restaurant famous for Nagoya-style hitsumabushi and kaisendon near Haeundae station.