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Birth
F. Scott Fitzgerald is born. -
Attends Princeton
Fitzgerald gets accepted to Princeton in 1913 and attendsuntil he flunks out in his junior year in 1917. -
Discharge and Engagement
Fitzgerald is discharged from the army and goes home to immediately propose to Zelda. -
First Novel is Published
Fitzgerald's first novel, "This Side of Paradise" is released and is highly successful. It sells out by the end of the day. -
Marriage
Zelda calls their engagement back on after seeing Scott's success and they quickly get married. -
Birth of "Scottie" Fitzgerald
Zelda and Scott's daughter, Frances "Scottie" Fitzgerald is born. -
Second Novel is Published
Fitzgerald's second novel, "The Beautiful and the Damned" is released. -
Moving to Europe
To get away from their alcoholic and chaotic lifestyle, the Fitzgeralds move to Europe. -
"The Great Gatsby" is Published
"The Great Gatsby" was published and failed to sell as much as his first two novels. -
Zelda's Diagnosis
Zelda is diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1930 and is in and out of hospitals for the rest of her life. -
"Tender is the Night" Published
Fitzgerald's fourth novel, "Tender is the Night", is released and doesn't sell. -
New York Post Humiliates Fitzgerald
New York Post puts Fitzgerald on their front page and depicts him as a pathetic, washed-up has-been. -
Leaves for Hollywood
In summer 1937, Fitzgerald moves to Hollywood to be a screenwriter. -
Freelancing
MGM doesn't renew Fitzgerald's contract as a screenwriter and he has to do freelance work. -
Death
At age 44, Fitzgerald dies of a heart attack.
