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Birthday
On March 2, 1904, Theodore Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. -
Pen Name of Seuss
Theodore Geisel decides to use the pen name Seuss while writing at Dartmourth College. -
Becomes a Dr. (of sorts)
Seuss adds Dr. to his pen name after he drops out of Oxford University. He wanted his father to think he had received his doctorate in literature. -
Marriage
Geisel marries Helen Palmer. -
Publishes first children's book
Dr. Seuss publishes his first book for children, And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street. -
Wins Legion of Merit
Geisel serves in the army during World War 11. He wins the Legion of Merit award for his film-making during this time period. -
To the Zoo!
Dr. Seuss publishes the book If I Ran the Zoo. Geisel's father was a zookeeper. -
The Cat in the Hat
After reading a report on children's illiteracy, Dr. Seuss wants to create a book that will be exciting and help children learn how to read. Using only 220 key words for children, he creates The Cat in the Hat. -
Pulitzer Prize
Dr. Seuss wins the Pultizer Prize (in addition to Academy Awards and numerous other honors) He was the author and illustrator of 44 books for children. -
Death
Dr. Seuss dies at the age of eighty-seven. His life and works are celebrated annually by Dr. Seuss Day events across the country.
