Jay Leno returns to the 11:35pm ET edition of THE TONIGHT SHOW

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards, with Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin co-hosting on NBC-TV.

Scheduled parliamentary elections Iraq, though some hurdles remain.

Clocks ahead one hour, as Daylight Savings Time begins

In NYC, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Abba, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, the Hollies, and The Stooges, all to be inducted.

Opening round of NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Champtionship Tournament, aka March Madness.

St. Patrick’s Day

First day of Spring, officially kicking in just before midnight.