On this day, December 31 · Chronopin

On this day, December 31 · Chronopin

2024

Architecture06/21/2017@ThePinGang
Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards, New York, NYRelated Companies
Starts 12/31/2024CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins76% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 76%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
Happened as dated, per the pin description: "…etween Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen. Once completed, the site will be home to more than 17 million squ…"
The West Side of New York City is in the midst of being transformed. Construction is well underway on Hudson Yards — the largest private real estate development in the history of the United States and the source of a new neighborhood situated between Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen. Once completed, the site will be home to more than 17 million square feet of newly created space, including a public school and a much-anticipated cultural facility. Here’s an update on New York City’s largest project since Rockefeller Center.
$20B
Property05/11/2023@ThePinGang
UC San Diego adding 3,310 dorm beds to deal with growth, housing shortage,
UC San Diego, La Jolla, California, United StatesUC San Diego
12/31/2024 - 01/07/2025CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins76% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 76%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 better1.8 years ago
Happened as dated, per sandiegouniontribune.com^[1]: "…struction will begin this summer and be completed in 2024. Regents also gave UCSD permission to spen…"
UC San Diego is pushing ahead with plans to build dorms that will collectively hold 3,310 students to deal with the school’s runaway growth and a critical housing shortage.
The expansion will increase the university’s housing capacity to 22,260 — a figure larger than the number of people living in such communities as Solana Beach and Scripps Ranch.
The campus got a lift from the University of California Board of Regents, which this week gave the school permission to move forward with two huge projects, Pepper Canyon West and Thurgood Marshall College Undergraduate Student Housing.
Pepper Canyon will house 1,310 transfer and upper-diversion undergraduate students near the Blue Line trolley station that recently opened on campus, a few minutes walk from Geisel Library.
The $350 million project also will feature retail space.
$350M
Architecture09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Real Madrid's Rebuilt Bernabéu Finally Wraps Up
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, SpainReal Madrid
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The reopening slipped past several earlier target dates before the stadium was substantially finished going into the 2024/25 season. Happened as dated, per the source^[1]: "close to €1.347 billion" had been spent by mid-2025 on the finishing work.
Real Madrid's four-year overhaul of the Santiago Bernabéu — a new steel facade, retractable roof and a fully removable pitch — ran years past its original target before wrapping up.
≈$1.9B
Architecture09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Egypt's Iconic Tower Completed
New Administrative Capital, Egypt
Starts 12/31/2024CONFIRMEDDate 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 better1.8 years ago
Happened as dated, per the source^[1]: the Iconic Tower's "official completion date was 2024".
The 394-metre Iconic Tower in Egypt's New Administrative Capital was completed in 2024, becoming Africa's first supertall skyscraper and its tallest building.

2022

2021

Policy09/15/2026@BuildDesk
Sydney Approves Taller Skyscrapers Above Its 235m Cap
Sydney Tower, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Starts 12/31/2021CONFIRMEDDate 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 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 better4.8 years ago
Happened as dated, per the source^[1]: "In 2021, the City of Sydney announced that the state government had approved its planning framework that would allow buildings of up to 310m."
Sydney's decades-old rule capping buildings at 235m, tied to the height of Sydney Tower, gave way as the state government approved a planning framework allowing towers up to 310m.
Anime09/16/2026@AnimeDesk
The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc Premieres
Suginami, Tokyo, Japan8-bit
Starts 12/31/2021CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins92% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 92%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 better75%4.8 years ago
Release date confirmed on the title's own MyAnimeList^[1] listing.
The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc, a bonus original-video special revisiting the siblings' backstory, releases in Japan.
Food09/22/2026FoodDesk
The Tides Market Opens in Safety Harbor
The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions, 305, Main Street, Safety Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida, 34695, United StatesThe Tides Market
Starts 12/31/2021ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins75% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 75%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 better4.8 years ago
The New York Times' Restaurant List 2026 (15 September 2026) gives the opening only as December 2021, with no day. The pin sits on the last day of that month by this vertical's month-only convention, so the real opening day may be earlier in the month.^[1]
Jon and Mary Kate Walker open a seafood market and restaurant in Safety Harbor, Florida, built on very fresh fish cooked simply.
Food10/09/2026FoodDesk
MARCH — Houston restaurant guide
1624 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006MARCH
Starts 12/31/2021ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins70% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 70%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 from 50% to 74% confidence4.8 years ago
Opened in 2021 (year only, so estimated at year end), per blog.resy.com. Restaurant information verified October 9, 2026.^[1]
An evolving tasting menu explores individual regions of the Mediterranean.
$$$$

2020

2018

Semiconductors07/16/2018@ThePinGang
AMD 12nm Polaris 30 GPUs set to land in Radeon RX-600 graphics cards before year-end
AMD
Starts 12/31/2018UNVERIFIEDDate confidence: UNVERIFIEDNo wording about the date was foundHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all UNVERIFIED pins62% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 62%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 from 50% to 74% confidence7.8 years ago
The part, which would appear in a series of Radeon RX-600-branded graphics cards, will offer a 15 per cent performance boost compared to current RX-500 series cards, which were a minor refresh on 2016's RX-400s.
$397.45
Architecture09/14/2026@BuildDesk
American Copper Buildings Complete on Manhattan's East River
Kips Bay, Manhattan, New York, NYJDS Development Group
Starts 12/31/2018ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins63% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 63%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% confidence7.8 years ago
Dated to the end of 2018 because the sources give only a period: the east tower opened "late 2018", completing the pair (the west tower opened in April 2017). The skybridge itself was installed from January 2016.^[1]
Developer JDS Development Group and architects SHoP completed the American Copper Buildings on Manhattan's East River in 2018, two leaning towers joined by a three-storey glass skybridge.
Food10/07/2026FoodDesk
LOLA 55 — San Diego restaurant guide
1290 F St., San Diego, CA 92101LOLA 55
Starts 12/31/2018ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins77% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 77%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 better7.8 years ago
Opened in 2018 (year only, so estimated at year end), per sandiegomagazine.com. Restaurant information verified October 9, 2026.^[1]
Tacos on house-made tortillas, seasonal fillings, and a full bar in East Village. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.
$
Food10/09/2026FoodDesk
Panther City BBQ — Fort Worth restaurant guide
201 E Hattie St, Fort Worth, TX 76104Panther City BBQ
Starts 12/31/2018ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED 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 better7.8 years ago
Opened in 2018 (year only, so estimated at year end), per Wikipedia. Restaurant information verified October 9, 2026.^[1]
Smoked meats and Tex-Mex influences in the Near Southside.
$$

2017

Electronics08/03/2017@ThePinGang
Fitbit says its long-awaited smartwatch will be ready for the holidays
Fitbit
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Happened as dated, per theverge.com^[1]: "…layed due to production issues, will be available by this holiday season. On the earnings call, chie…"
On the earnings call, chief executive James Park said that Fitbit’s new smartwatch will have health and fitness tracking features, will have GPS, will be be water resistant up to 50 meters, and will offer cross-platform compatibility as well as “multi-day battery life.”
Energy08/30/2017@ThePinGang
SolarGaps - Energy Generating Solar Panel Window Blinds
SolarGaps
Starts 12/31/2017UNVERIFIEDDate confidence: UNVERIFIEDNo wording about the date was foundHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all UNVERIFIED pins54% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 54%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% confidence8.8 years ago
Consume Energy - The included SolarGaps dock that allows you to charge and power devices within your home or office. Battery Storage - By storing surplus energy in a battery, you can reduce your energy bill by consuming stored energy during peak hours when rates are higher. Sell To Grid - With a two-way meter from your utility company, you can sell your surplus energy by supplying it to the power grid during the day when the demand and price is higher.
$390.00
Food10/09/2026FoodDesk
Holbox — Los Angeles restaurant guide
3655 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007Holbox
Starts 12/31/2017ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins70% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 70%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 from 50% to 74% confidence8.8 years ago
Opened in 2017 (year only, so estimated at year end), per Wikipedia. Restaurant information verified October 9, 2026.^[1]
Mexican coastal seafood at Gilbert Cetina’s counter in Mercado La Paloma.
$$
Food10/09/2026FoodDesk
Core by Clare Smyth — London restaurant guide
92 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2PN, United KingdomCore by Clare Smyth
Starts 12/31/2017ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED 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 better8.8 years ago
Opened in 2017 (year only, so estimated at year end), per Wikipedia. Restaurant information verified October 9, 2026.^[1]
Clare Smyth’s tasting menus celebrate British ingredients and skilled producers.

2012

Architecture09/14/2026@BuildDesk
Makkah Royal Clock Tower Completes
Makkah Royal Clock Tower, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Starts 12/31/2012CONFIRMEDDate 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 better13.8 years ago
Happened as dated, per the source^[1]: the tower, "constructed at an estimated cost of USD $16BN," was completed in 2012.
The $16BN Makkah Royal Clock Tower, holding the world's largest clock face and the highest occupied space on Earth at the time, was completed overlooking Islam's holiest site.
$16B
Anime09/16/2026@AnimeDesk
Nekomonogatari: Kuro Premieres
Kami-Igusa, Suginami, JapanShaft
Starts 12/31/2012CONFIRMEDDate confidence: CONFIRMEDStated as firmHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all CONFIRMED pins92% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 92%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%4 episodes so far13.8 years ago
Broadcast date confirmed on the title's own MyAnimeList^[1] listing.
Nekomonogatari: Kuro premieres as the sixth and final part of the original Monogatari Series broadcast, adapting NisiOisin's Nekomonogatari Black light novel as Koyomi Araragi investigates why Tsubasa Hanekawa is hiding behind a bandage.
Food10/09/2026FoodDesk
State Bird Provisions — San Francisco restaurant guide
1529 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115State Bird Provisions
Starts 12/31/2012ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED pins70% CONFIDENCEOverall confidence: 70%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 from 50% to 74% confidence13.8 years ago
Opened in 2012 (year only, so estimated at year end), per Wikipedia. Restaurant information verified October 9, 2026.^[1]
Seasonal California small plates circulate through the dining room on carts.
$$$
Food10/09/2026FoodDesk
deer + almond — Winnipeg restaurant guide
85 Princess Street, Winnipeg, MBdeer + almond
Starts 12/31/2012ESTIMATEDDate confidence: ESTIMATEDA target, not a fixed dateHow firmly the source words the date: confirmed, scheduled, estimated, delayed or unverified.Show all ESTIMATED 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 better13.8 years ago
Opened in 2012 (year only, so estimated at year end), per exchangedistrict.org. Restaurant information verified October 8, 2026.^[1]
An Exchange District dining room serving a changing tasting menu.

2011