Dr. Seuss

By jules3341

  • Theodor Seuss Geisel was born

    Theodor Seuss Geisel was born
    Thedor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, MA.

  • Attended Dartmouth College

    Attended Dartmouth College
    Ted attended Dartmouth College where he was voted by his classmates as "Least Likely to Succeed".

  • Married Helen Palmer

    Married Helen Palmer
    Helen and Ted were married in her parents' parlor.

  • First book was published.

    First book was published.
    Ted's first published book was titled "And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street".

  • The Cat in the Hat was published

    The Cat in the Hat was published
    After Life magazine criticized children's reading levels, Dr. Seuss was asked to write a primer book using 220 volcabulary words, and the resulting book was called The Cat in the Hat. This book made him famous as a children's author.

  • Dr. Seuss wins a Pulitzer Prize

    Dr. Seuss wins a Pulitzer Prize
    In 1984, Dr. Seuss won a Pulitzer Prize for his great contribution to children's literature.

  • Dr. Seuss died.

    Dr. Seuss died.
    Ted Geisel, now well known as Dr. Seuss, passed away at the age of 87 years old.