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Events on Thursday 9 December 1965 1
1965Thunderball — Sean ConnerySPECTRE steals two NATO nuclear warheads and holds the world to ransom. The film features extensive underwater sequences and was the highest-grossing Bond film at the time of release. Connery reportedly grows tired of the role during production and begins thinking about his exit. Budget: $9 million. Box office: $141.2 million.