Historical Events
- In a process known as Anschluss, Austria is annexed into Nazi Germany
- World News Roundup is broadcast for the first time on CBS Radio in the United States.
Famous Birthdays
- Erma Franklin, American gospel and R&B singer ("Piece Of My Heart"), born in Shelby, Mississippi (d. 2002)
- Hans-Joachim Hespos, German composer, born in Emden, Germany
- Jean-Claude Risset, French composer, born in Le Puy-en-Velay, France (d. 2016)
- Joe Bellino, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1960, Navy), born in Winchester, Massachusetts (d. 2019)
- Julian Bahula, South African British based jazz and world music drummer, composer and bandleader, born in Eersterust, Pretoria
Famous Deaths
- Clarence Darrow, American defense attorney at Scopes Monkey Trial, dies at 80
- Nikolai Ivanovich Bukharin, Russian politician and intellectual, dies at 49
About March 13, 1938
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 85 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
