F. Scott Fitzgerald By Blackbelt77 Sep 24, 1896 Born Jan 8, 1908 Fitzgerald's father is fired from Proctor & Gamble Sep 1, 1913 Fitzgerald begins studying at Princeton University May 9, 1916 Fitzgerald joins the army May 9, 1918 World War II ends without Fitzgerald going into combat Mar 26, 1920 "This Side of Paradise" is published Apr 1, 1920 Fitzgerald marries Zelda Sayre Oct 26, 1921 Fitzgerald's daughter Frances "Scottie" Fitzgerald is born May 9, 1922 "The Beautiful and Damned" is published Feb 1, 1925 "The Great Gatsby" is published May 9, 1930 Zelda is diagnosed with schizophrenia Jan 9, 1934 "Tender is the Night", Fitzgerald's final complete novel, is published May 8, 1937 Fitzgerald moves to Hollywood May 9, 1939 MGM Ends Fitzgerald's Contract Dec 21, 1940 Fitzgerald dieds of a heart attack