On September 24th, 1991, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, passed away after a long and fruitful life. He was 87 years old. Seuss was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. After attending Dartmouth College and Oxford University, he moved to Hollywood and began writing screenplays for cartoons. Writing became an essential part of his life and he wrote prolifically, publishing his first article in 1937 and his first book, "And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street," in 1937. He wrote and illustrated more than 60 stories, including such beloved classics as "The Cat in the Hat," "Horton Hears a Who," "Green Eggs and Ham," and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" His books have been translated into more than 20 languages and sold over 600 million copies. Seuss won the Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, and Academy awards for his works. He was also a political cartoonist and was an outspoken supporter of environmental causes. Seuss was beloved by generations of readers throughout the world. He will be remembered as a story-teller, an artist, a writer, and a man with an unwavering commitment to the power of imagination.