Jan. 31 – The Real James Bond, Sir William Stephenson Passes Away

from Today in Canadian History · host Marc Affeld

Ian Fleming once claimed Sir William Stephenson to be the inspiration for James Bond. Stephenson passed away on this day back in 1989. To learn more we spoke with Gary Solar, President of the Intrepid Society.

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