Home | SOURCES | Bogus Business Bureau | Fictitious Timeline | Themes The ShiningAll Sources Exact order  THE SHINING 1980 Film Lists | Kubrick | Stephen King Real dates. Fictional events. 5 5 dates spanning 57 years: 1921-1977 Select Year 1921 1977 1921 July July 4  The Shining 1980 Film The photo at the end of the movie is from the Overlook Hotel's 4th of July Ball in 1921. 1977 December December 13  The Shining 1980 Film Expiration Date on the box of Cafe Vienna in the Overlook pantry where Wendy locks Jack up. Year Unknown May May 1  The Shining 1980 Film Jack Torrance reminds Wendy that he agreed to look after the Overlook until May the first. May 15  The Shining 1980 Film The Overlook Hotel's season runs from May 15th to October 30th. October October 30  The Shining 1980 Film The Overlook Hotel's season runs from May 15th to October 30th. Fictional business and products... and more 3 13 6 The Fiction Empire / FictionEmpire.com Concept & Design by MADASIAM Productions © 1999. All Rights Reserved.