2010 Death J.D. Salinger, 'Catcher in the Rye' author, dies at the age of 91 1971 Birthday Justin Henry, Rye, New York, actor, Kramer vs Kramer, 16 Candles 1969 Birthday Jason Kent Bateman, Rye, New York, actor, David-Valerie, Hogan Family 1966 Birthday Justine Bateman, Rye, New York, actress, Mallory-Family Ties, Satisfaction 1961 Birthday Christopher Atkins, Rye, New York, actor, Peter-Dallas, Blue Lagoon 1951 Event Novel "Catcher in Rye" by J. D. Salinger published 1945 Event Future president George Bush marries Barbara Pierce in Rye NY 1942 Birthday Joe McGinniss, Rye, New York, author, Selling of President 1968 1925 Birthday Barbara Bush, Rye, New York, 1st lady, 1989-93 1919 Birthday J. D. Salinger, American Novelist, Catcher in the Rye 1902 Birthday Ogden Nash, born in Rye, New York, humorous poet, I'm a Stranger Here Myself 1683 Event Rye House-plot against English king Charles II uncovered 1377 Event French invasion fleet lands at Rye England