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Events on Thursday 18 December 1969 1
1969On Her Majesty's Secret Service — George LazenbyThe only film in which George Lazenby plays Bond. 007 falls in love with and marries Teresa "Tracy" di Vicenzo, only for her to be murdered by Blofeld at the film's end — the most emotionally devastating conclusion in the franchise. Lazenby, a model with no acting experience, is effective but declines to continue. Budget: $7 million. Box office: $82 million.