deaths
March 13, 1938
Clarence Darrow, American lawyer and author (born 1857)
Clarence Darrow
Clarence Seward Darrow was an American lawyer who became famous in the 19th century for high-profile representations of trade union causes, and in the 20th century for several criminal matters, including the Leopold and Loeb murder trial, the Scopes "monkey" trial, and the Ossian Sweet defense. He was a leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union and a prominent advocate for Georgist economic reform. Darrow was also a well-known public speaker, debater, and writer.
March 13
March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 293 days remain until the end of the year.