Sherlock Holmes Day

On May 22, fans of the famous detective novels celebrate Sherlock Holmes Day. This character captivates readers with his incredible erudition, analytical thinking, charisma, courage, and nobility.

History

The holiday was created in 2013. May 22 wasn’t chosen by chance—on this day in 1859, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born. The first story about the famous hero appeared in 1887, and stories continued to be published for the next 40 years. There are a total of 60 stories in which Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson experience incredible, exciting adventures.

Sherlock Holmes was inspired by Joseph Bell, a surgeon from the Royal Hospital of Edinburgh. Bell, like Holmes, had excellent analytical thinking and could describe a person’s character or reconstruct an event in detail. When Conan Doyle began writing about Sherlock Holmes, he likely didn’t anticipate that this hero would become his most beloved creation, but that’s exactly what happened.

Interesting Facts

We did a little research about Sherlock Holmes:

1. *The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes* is the most filmed book.
2. The famous words “Elementary, dear Watson!” never appear in the original stories, nor does the hunting cap, which became a distinctive part of the detective’s look.
3. Sherlock Holmes lived at 221B Baker Street, London. While Doyle was writing, this address didn’t exist; 221B appeared later. Today, it is the Sherlock Holmes Museum.
4. Dr. Watson was inspired by the real-life Dr. James Watson, a dentist who lived on Baker Street.

How to Take Part

May 22 is a great day to re-read or watch any great story about the genius detective. You can also visit a museum or a photographic exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. Another option is to play a detective game and try to solve some exciting mystery.

When is Sherlock Holmes Day in 2025?

Sherlock Holmes Day is observed on May 22 each year.

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