Timeline: J. D. Salinger Biography | Timetoast

Jan 1, 1919

Born in New York, New York

"J. D. Salinger.". Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Mar. 2014. Web. 12 Dec. 2014.
Period: Sep 15, 1939 to May 4, 1956

Wrote and sent several stories for publication but were never published

"Unpublished.". 27 Oct. 2007. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
Period: Dec 12, 1942 to Dec 12, 1944

Military Service (Exact date N/A)

"Jerome David Salinger." Bio. A&E Television Networks, 2014. Web. 12 Dec. 2014.
Jul 16, 1951

Published The Catcher in the Rye

Shmoop Editorial Team. "The Catcher in the Rye.". Shmoop University, Inc., 11 Nov. 2008. Web. 16 Dec. 2014.
Feb 17, 1956

Marrries Claire Alison Douglas

"Dead Caulfields." J.D. Salinger Timeline. 1 Jan. 2010. Web. 16 Dec. 2014.
Jan 27, 2010

Died

"J. D. Salinger.". Wikimedia Foundation, 12 Mar. 2014. Web. 12 Dec. 2014.