Arthur Conan Doyle creates the character Sherlock Holmes, first appearing in 'A Study in Scarlet'.
Sherlock Holmes stories begin serialization in The Strand Magazine, popularizing the character widely.
Dr. John Watson is introduced as Sherlock Holmes’s companion and chronicler in the first novel.
Due to public demand, Conan Doyle brings Sherlock Holmes back in 'The Adventure of the Empty House'.
Basil Rathbone begins his iconic portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in films, defining the character for generations.