March 2, 1904: Theodor Geisel is born in Springfield, Mass.
1925: Graduates from Dartmouth University and leaves to attend Oxford University.
1927: Marries Helen Palmer.
1927: Begins career as illustrator/cartoonist/advertising man.
1931: Is asked by Viking Press to illustrate a book of children's sayings, titled "Boners."
1937: "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" is published.
1948: Moves to LaJolla, Calif., and lives in a renovated watchtower.
1951: Wins Academy Award for Best Cartoon with "Gerald McBoing-Boing."
1957: "The Cat in the Hat" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" are published.
1967: Wife Helen dies of cancer.
1968: Marries Audrey Stone.
1984: Awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to children's literature.
Sept. 24, 1991: Dies, La Jolla, Calif.
Sources: Deseret Morning News files; www.nea.org; www.seussentennial.com