Dr. Seuss

Theodor is born!

Mar 2, 1904

Theodor Seuss Geisel born in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Using Suess as his pseudonym.

Apr 1, 1925

Geisel published his first cartoon using the name "Suess" in his college's magazine at Dartmouth.

Got Married

Apr 21, 1927

While at Oxford, Seuss met and married his wife Helen Palmer.

Published illustrations

Jul 1, 1927

Geisel’s articles and illustrations were published in numerous magazines including LIFE and Vanity Fair.

First Book!

Apr 21, 1937

And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, was published in 1937 after being rejected 27 times!

Into the movie business.

Jun 1, 1966

Some of his later books include favorites such as Green Eggs and Ham and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. In 1966, with the help of eminent cartoonist Chuck Jones, The Grinch was adapted into an animated film.

Death

Sep 24, 1991

Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, died on September 24, 1991, in La Jolla, California. Seuss was 87 years old.