Category Archives: James Bond

James Bond spy film ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ premieres at Odeon Leicester Square in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)


Video: 'The Man with the Golden Gun' trailer

(Thursday, December 19, 1974)The Man with the Golden Gun, the ninth spy film in the James Bond series and the second to star Roger Moore as the fictional MI6 agent, premiered tonight at Odeon Leicester Square in London, five days after it was released in Japan. Continue reading James Bond spy film ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ premieres at Odeon Leicester Square in London 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 19 1974)

‘James Bond Theme’ by Billy Strange peaks at #58 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)

(Saturday, October 3, 1964) — “James Bond Theme” by Billy Strange peaked at #58 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks. Continue reading ‘James Bond Theme’ by Billy Strange peaks at #58 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 3 1964)

Sean Connery absent at ‘Goldfinger’ premiere in London as third James Bond film debuts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1964)


Video: 'Goldfinger' (trailer)

(Thursday, September 17, 1964, 8:15 p.m. BST)Goldfinger, the third installment in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square. Continue reading Sean Connery absent at ‘Goldfinger’ premiere in London as third James Bond film debuts 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 17 1964)

James Bond film ‘From Russia with Love’ premieres in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1963)


Video: 'From Russia with Love' trailer

(Thursday, October 10, 1963, 8:20 p.m. British Summer Time) — From Russia with Love, the second in the James Bond spy film series produced by Eon Productions, as well as Sean Connery’s second role as MI6 agent 007, premiered tonight at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. Continue reading James Bond film ‘From Russia with Love’ premieres in London 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 10 1963)

‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973)

(Saturday, August 11, 1973) — “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney & Wings peaked at #2 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks, the most successful James Bond film theme to date. Continue reading ‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney & Wings peaks at #2 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 11 1973)

‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #69 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1973)

(Saturday, July 7, 1973)“Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney & Wings, the main theme song of the new James Bond film Live and Let Die, debuted at #69 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, the highest debut of the week. Continue reading ‘Live and Let Die’ by Paul McCartney & Wings debuts at #69 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 7 1973)