In what is billed as the “Match of the Century,” American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeated Russian Boris Spassky on #ThisDayInHistory in 1972. The 29-year-old Brooklynite became the first American to win the competition since its inception in 1948.

60 years ago, on #ThisDayInHistory, pitcher Masanori Murakami became the first Japanese man to play in the MLB. history.visitlink.me/F2SF9L

Today is #LaborDay. #DidYouKnow the history behind the holiday is far more complex and dramatic than most might realize? Learn more today: history.visitlink.me/j_c_1U

The signing of the Treaty of Paris on #ThisDayInHistory in 1783 signified the United States’ status as a free nation, as Britain formally recognized the independence of its 13 former colonies and the boundaries of the new republic. history.visitlink.me/M6d40A

#ad Explore more on Hard Truths of Conservation this Saturday at 9am est., brought to you by our sponsor @TheCabelaFamilyFoundation, as @DanCabela learns more about the Wild Harvest Initiative in North America.

As the Venice Film Festival wraps up, let’s take a look back at some memorable moments with some of our favorite vintage stars.