Robert Hays, who played Ted Striker in Airplane!, was born.
Julie Hagerty, who played Elaine Dickinson in Airplane!, was born.
The comedic disaster film Airplane! was released in the United States, gaining immediate popularity for its slapstick humor and parody style.
Over the years following its release, Airplane! became a cult classic and is recognized as one of the greatest comedy films of all time, influencing many future comedies.
Ted Striker, a former fighter pilot, tries to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend Elaine Dickinson at the airport.
Passengers board the commercial flight 209 from Los Angeles to Chicago, piloted by Captain Oveur and First Officer Hanson.
Many passengers, including the flight crew, become ill due to food poisoning from the airplane dinner.
Both Captain Oveur and First Officer Hanson fall seriously ill and are unable to operate the plane.
Elaine and other passengers convince Ted, the only person with flying experience, to land the plane safely.
Despite his trauma from wartime experiences, Ted overcomes his fears and successfully lands Flight 209.
After landing, Ted and Elaine reconcile, reigniting their romantic relationship.
