Matthew Broderick, the actor who plays Ferris Bueller, is born in New York City.
The film Ferris Bueller's Day Off is released in the United States.
John Hughes writes and directs the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, which becomes a classic teen comedy.
Ferris Bueller orchestrates an elaborate plan to skip school and enjoy a day off.
Ferris fakes illness to convince his parents and school he is too sick to attend classes.
Ferris convinces his best friend Cameron and girlfriend Sloane to join him on the day off.
Ferris sneaks into his father's garage and takes the prized Ferrari for their trip downtown.
The trio explores Chicago's landmarks including the Art Institute and Sears Tower.
Ferris improvises a dance performance on a parade float, captivating the crowd.
Sloane's father calls the school to report her absence, threatening to get them caught.
Principal Rooney endeavors to prove Ferris is skipping school and tries to catch him in the act.
Ferris uses a recording of his father’s voice to fool Principal Rooney over the phone.
Ferris, Cameron, and Sloane evade police pursuit driving the Ferrari back home.
During the escape, Cameron loses control and crashes his father's Ferrari into a fence.
Ferris admits his feelings and ensures Cameron that everything will be okay after the crash.
Ferris barely makes it back home before his parents return and the school day ends.
