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Did you know that 21% of the British think that Sherlock Holmes was a real person? Sherlock Holmes Day is an annual celebration, marked on the birthday of its creator, May 22. It was on this day that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle came kicking into this world. Baked vividly into our imagination as the premium detective archetype because of near-constant portrayals by famous actors in pop culture, it is hard to believe that the novels debuted nearly 150 years ago. Sherlock Holmes is undoubtedly the most portrayed of all literary characters. Fans from all around the world gather to celebrate this international holiday, in celebration since 2013.

Doyle his late 20s whipped up a short story within 3 weeks and sold it for £25 — all rights included — to a local publication house. The story went on to be published in several magazines and newspapers. Little did he know, that the piece of writing he couldn’t wait to get rid of, would become a milestone in crime fiction and sell more than 60 million copies. Since its debut in 1887, “Sherlock Holmes” has charted an unmatched legacy and become a household name because of its deeply enriching storylines and the impressionable character of its protagonist.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle based the character of Sherlock on an Edinburgh university professor, Dr. Joseph Bell. In simple terms, Sherlock Holmes is a detective who uses the power of acute observation and deduction to solve crimes. But Conan Doyle’s outstanding writing and deep knowledge of the genre made the stories an instant hit.