This day in history: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is born

Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is best known as the author who created the beloved fictional character Detective Sherlock Holmes.

Doyle wrote 60 mystery stories featuring Detective Sherlock Holmes, who was first introduced in Doyle's 1890 novel, A Study in Scarlet.

In honor of Arthur Conan Doyle, take a look at some of the most memorable portrayals of Sherlock Holmes.