1859
Arthur Conan Doyle, who will go on to create Sherlock Holmes, is born in Edinburgh.
1885
Victor Hugo, author of the historic French novel Les Miserables, dies. The novel tells the story of the fugitive Jean Valjean, who is relentlessly pursued by Inspector Javert for the crime of stealing a loaf of bread.
1966
The 271st, and final, episode of the Perry Mason series starring Raymond Burr, entitled "The Final Fadeout", airs.
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