On this day, the 6th of January in 1854, the fictional character Sherlock Holmes was born. Authored in 1887 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, these literary works have captivated millions across the globe and throughout the generations. The tale of the world's greatest detective has been told multiple time through several different mediums. Books, novellas, television, movies and more have featured the tale of Holmes with assuredly more to come.

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http://sherlockholmes.com/

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/sherlock-holmes/

http://www.sherlockholmesonline.org/SherlockHolmes/index.htm

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