Lasting Legacy of Dr. Seuss: A Look at the Influence on History
A detailed timeline of the impact and legacy of Dr. Seuss across different fields.
Theodor Seuss Geisel, known as Dr. Seuss, was a prolific American children's author and cartoonist. He wrote and illustrated over 60 books, achieving immense popularity and selling over 600 million copies worldwide, translated into more than 20 languages by the time of his death. His works are staples of children's literature.
December 1, 1995: Geisel Library Renamed
On December 1, 1995, the University of California, San Diego's University Library Building was renamed Geisel Library in honor of Geisel and Audrey.
2000: Publishers Weekly List of Best-Selling Children's Books
In 2000, Publishers Weekly compiled a list of the best-selling children's books, with 16 of the top 100 hardcover books written by Geisel.
2002: Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden Opened
In 2002, the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, featuring sculptures of Geisel and his characters, opened in Springfield, Massachusetts.
2004: Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Established
In 2004, U.S. children's librarians established the annual Theodor Seuss Geisel Award to recognize distinguished American books for beginning readers.
2008: Dr. Seuss Inducted into the California Hall of Fame
In 2008, Dr. Seuss was inducted into the California Hall of Fame.
2009: High Sales of Classic Books
In 2009, classic Dr. Seuss books like "Green Eggs and Ham" and "The Cat in the Hat" continued to have high sales, outselling most newly published children's books.
April 4, 2012: Dartmouth Medical School Renamed
On April 4, 2012, Dartmouth Medical School was renamed the Audrey and Theodor Geisel School of Medicine in honor of their generosity.
2012: Crater on Mercury Named After Geisel
In 2012, a crater on the planet Mercury was named after Geisel.
2017: The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum Opened
In 2017, The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum opened next to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden in the Springfield Museums Quadrangle.
