2019 Okinawan referendum Voters in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa go to the polls in a referendum on the central government's plan to move the Futenma airbase to Henoko in northern Okinawa Island. 72% of voters oppose the plan.
Brexit British MPs will vote on the latest Brexit deal by March 12, according to Prime Minister Theresa May.
2019 Cuban constitutional referendum Voters in Cuba are asked whether they approve of a new constitution that gives criminal defendants the presumption of innocence, recognizes private property, bans some forms of discrimination, creates a term limit for the president, and restores the position of Prime Minister.
2019 Senegalese presidential election Voters in Senegal assemble to vote for the country's next president.
2019 Moldovan parliamentary election Voters in Moldova go to the polls to elect the new members of Parliament.
Selective Service System A federal judge rules that the exclusion of women from the Selective Service System is unconstitutional.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Flight 147 Bangladeshi special forces shoot and kill an armed man after he attempted to hijack a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight heading to Dubai International Airport. All 148 passengers and crew members disembarked safely.
State of emergency A state of emergency is declared in Tennessee amid flooding that has caused landslides and one death.
Winter Haven, Florida During a training exercise, a twin-engine aircraft crashes through the roof of a home in Winter Haven, Florida, shortly after takeoff. The pilot was killed. A trainee pilot and eight people in the house suffered minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board will be investigating.
91st Academy Awards The 91st Academy Awards are presented in Hollywood. "Bohemian Rhapsody" wins a leading four awards, followed by "Black Panther", "Green Book", which won Best Picture, and "Roma", with three awards each.