Dr. Seuss Timeline- Wilkerson By wilkersong3 Period: Jan 1, 1900 to Jan 1, 2000 Dr. Seuss Mar 2, 1904 Theodore Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, MA Aug 7, 1922 Dr. Seuss leaves home to go to Dartmouth College Oct 16, 1923 Becomes Editor in Chief of school magazine This is where Dr. Seusses career as a writer begins. Nov 1, 1927 Marries wife Helen Palmer Dec 14, 1937 Dr. Seuss writes his first book, "And to think that I saw It on Mulberry Street" Aug 12, 1960 Dr. Seuss writes famous book, " Green Eggs and Ham" May 20, 1968 Geisel marries second wife Audrey Diamond Jul 28, 1984 Dr. Seuss wins the Pulitzer prize for books Sep 24, 1991 Dr. Seuss passes away at age 87