2012 Event After five years of marriage, American actors Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes announce their plans to divorce 2010 Event John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator announces Niger faces total crop failure worse than that of 2005 1997 Event 48th time opposing pitchers hit home runs, Carlos Perez (Mon)/Darren Holmes 1995 Death Jeremy Brett, English actor (Sherlock Holmes), dies at 59 1995 Death Holmes Sterling Morrison, musician, dies at 53 1995 Event Oliver McCall beats Larry Holmes in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1994 Death Patricia Louise Dalton, chair (Sherlock Holmes Society), dies at 75 1994 Death Buster Holmes, chef/restaurateur, dies at 88 1992 Event Evander Holyfield beats Larry Holmes in 12 for heavywgt boxing title 1988 Death John Clellon Holmes, American Writer 1988 Event Mike Tyson TKOs Larry Holmes in 4 for heavyweight boxing title 1986 Death Leroy Holmes, orchestra leader (Tonight Show, 1956-57), dies at 72 1986 Death Nigel Stock, actor (Lost Continent, Young Sherlock Holmes), dies 1986 Event Michael Spinks beats Larry Holmes in 15 for heavyweight boxing title 1985 Event Rupert Holmes' musical "Mystery of Edwin Drood," premieres in New York City 1985 Event Michael Spinks beats Larry Holmes to become Heavyweight Boxing Champ 1985 Event Michael Spinks beats Larry Holmes in 15 for heavyweight boxing title 1985 Event Larry Holmes beats Carl Williams in 15 for heavyweight boxing title 1985 Event Larry Holmes TKOs David Bey in 10 for heavyweight boxing title 1985 Death George Holmes, actor (Man in the Trunk), dies at 66 1984 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Bonecrusher Smith in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1983 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Marvis Frazier in 1 for heavyweight boxing title 1983 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Scott Frank in 5 for heavyweight boxing title 1983 Event Larry Holmes beats Tim Witherspoon in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1983 Event Larry Holmes beats Lucien Rodriguez in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1982 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Gerry Cooney in 13 for heavyweight boxing title 1981 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Renaldo Snipes in 11 for heavyweight boxing title 1981 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Leon Spinks in 3 for WBC heavyweight boxing title 1981 Event Larry Holmes beats Trevor Holmes in 15 for heavyweight boxing title 1980 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Muhammad Ali in 11 for heavyweight boxing title 1980 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Scott LeDoux in 7 for heavyweight boxing title 1980 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Leroy Jones in 8 for heavyweight boxing title 1980 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Lorenzo Holmes in 6 for heavyweight boxing title 1979 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Earnie Shaver in 11 for heavyweight boxing title 1979 Death Archie Duncan, actor (Sherlock Holmes), dies at 65 1979 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Mike Weaver in 12 for heavyweight boxing title 1979 Event Larry Holmes TKOs Osvaldo Ocasio in 7 for heavyweight boxing title 1978 Birthday Katie Holmes, born in Toledo, Ohio, actress, breakout role, Joey Potter on television show, 'Dawson's Creek', appeared in film, 'Batman Begins', married to Tom Cruise 1978 Event Larry Holmes KOs Alfredo Evangelist in 7 for heavyweight boxing title 1978 Event Larry Holmes beats Ken Norton in 15 for heavyweight boxing title 1977 Death Ed Holmes, actor (Growing Paynes, Once Upon a Tune), dies at 66 1974 Birthday Tammy Holmes, born in Berkeley, California, female outfielder, Colorado Silver Bullets 1973 Birthday Kenny Holmes, defensive end for the Tennessee Oilers 1973 Birthday Priest Holmes, running back for the Baltimore Ravens 1973 Birthday Earl Holmes, linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers 1971 Death Stuart Holmes, dies of stomach ailment at 87 1971 Birthday Darick Holmes, NFL running back for the Buffalo Bills 1969 Birthday Lester Holmes, NFL guard for the Philadelphia Eagles 1969 Birthday Clayton Holmes, NFL cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys 1967 Death Basil Rathbone, actor (Sherlock Holmes), dies of heart attack at 75 1966 Birthday Nicholas Rowe, born in London, England, actor, Young Sherlock Holmes 1966 Birthday Darren Holmes, born in Asheville, North Carolina, pitcher for the Colorado Rockies 1963 Birthday Greg Holmes, Covina Cal, tennis star 1960 Death Ernest Holmes, author, teacher, spiritualist, founded Religious Science movement, considered 'Science of Mind', part of New Thought movement, wrote metaphysical books, including 'The Science of Mind', founded 'Science of Mind' magazine, dies 1959 Death Taylor Holmes, actor (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes), dies at 81 1958 Death Harry Nicholls Holmes, Dr. (crystallized vitamin A), dies at 78 1956 Death Holmes Herbert, actor (The Kiss), dies at 74 1953 Death Nigel Bruce, actor Dr. Watson in 'Sherlock Holmes', dies at 58 1952 Event Charlie Grimm succeeds Tommy Holmes as manager of Boston Braves 1951 Birthday Dean Pitchford, born in Honolulu, Hawaii, prolific songwriter, screenwriter, director, actor, novelist, Oscar, Golden Globe award-winner, wrote with composers Alan Menken, Rupert Holmes, collaborated on songs for movie, Fame, wrote screenplay for movie, 'Footloose' 1949 Birthday Larry Holmes, heavyweight boxing champ, 1978 - 1985 1947 Birthday Rubert Holmes, Tenafly, New Jersey, vocalist, Pina Colada song 1945 Event Cubs stop Braves Tommy Holmes modern-day NL hitting streak at 37 games 1942 Birthday Holmes Sterling Morrison, musician 1942 Event Braves get Tommy Holmes from Yankees for Buddy Hassett and Gene Moore 1941 Birthday Michael Pennington, actor/author, Return of Sherlock Holmes 1939 Birthday John Schuck, born in Boston, Massachusetts, comedian, McMillan and Wife, Holmes and Yoyo 1937 Birthday Eleanor Holmes Norton, born in Washington D.C., lawyer, Representative-D-District of Columbia 1935 Birthday Jeremy Brett, born in Berkswell, England, actor, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1935 Death Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., American Judge 1934 Event Sherlock Holmes crossword puzzle in "Sat Review of Lit" Males who solved puzzle became members of Baker Street Irregulars 1934 Birthday Patrick Holmes Sellors, ophthalmologist 1933 Birthday Jeremy Brett, actor, Sherlock Holmes, Freddie-My Fair Lady 1932 Birthday Peter Holmes, CEO, Shell Transport and Trading Company 1932 Event Sutcliffe and Holmes make 555 opening cricket stand for Yorks vs. Essex 1930 Birthday Ala Odetta, Odetta Holmes, Birmingham, folk singer/actress 1930 Birthday Odetta, Holmes, Birmingham, Alabama, folk singer, Sanctuary 1930 Event Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, premiers on NBC radio 1930 Death Arthur Conan Doyle, British writer (Sherlock Holmes), dies at 71 1929 Birthday Richard B Shull, Evanston, Illinois, actor, Diana, Holmes and Yoyo 1926 Birthday John C. Holmes, U.S. writer, Horn 1926 Birthday John Clellon Holmes, American Writer 1919 Birthday Patricia Louise Dalton, chair, Sherlock Holmes Society of London 1914 Event Sherlock Holmes Adventure "His Last Bow" takes place 1914 Birthday Archie Duncan, born in Glasgow, Scotland, actor, Sherlock Holmes 1914 Birthday Ida Lupino, born in London, England, actress, Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1913 Birthday Leroy Holmes, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, orchestra leader, Tonight Show, 1956-57 1905 Death Henry Holmes, composer, dies at 66 1903 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Creeping Man" 1903 Event Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Mazarine Stone" takes place 1903 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of 3 Gables" 1903 Death Augusta Mary Anne Holmes, composer, dies at 55 1903 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Blanched Soldier" 1902 Event Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. became Associate Justice on Supreme Court 1902 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Red Circle" 1902 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Illustrious Client" 1902 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax" 1902 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of 3 Garidebs" 1902 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place" 1901 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Priory School" 1900 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Problem of Thor Bridge" 1900 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of 6 Napoleons" 1899 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure-Charles Augustus Milverton 1898 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Retired Colourman" 1898 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Dancing Men" 1897 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "The Adventure of The Devil's Foot" 1897 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Abbey Grange" 1896 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Missing 3 Quarter" 1896 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Sussex Vampire" 1896 Event Sherlock Holmes adventure "Veiled Lodger" takes place 1895 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Bruce Partington Plans" 1895 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Norwood Builder" 1895 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Black Peter" 1895 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Solitary Cyclist" 1895 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes' "Adventure of 3 Students" 1895 Birthday Nigel Bruce, born in Ensenada, Mexico, British actor, Dr. Watson in 'Sherlock Holmes' 1894 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Golden Pince-Nez" 1894 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Empty House" 1892 Birthday Basil Rathbone, born in Johannesburg, South Africa, actor, Sherlock Holmes 1891 Death Sherlock Holmes, "dies" at Reichenbach Falls 1891 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Final Problem" 1890 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Beryl Coronet" 1890 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Red-Headed League" 1890 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Silver Blaze" 1890 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" 1890 Event 1st U.S. edition of Sherlock Holmes (Study in Scarlet) published 1889 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Crooked Man" 1889 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Engineer's Thumb" 1889 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Cardboard Box" 1889 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Naval Treaty" 1889 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Man with the Twisted Lip" 1889 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes Adventure "Boscombe Valley Mystery" 1889 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Copper Beeches" 1888 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Hound of Baskervilles" 1888 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Sign of Four" 1888 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Greek Interpreter" 1888 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Yellow Face" 1888 Event Start of the Sherlock Holmes Adventure, "A Scandal in Bohemia" 1888 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Valley of Fear" 1887 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Blue Carbuncle" 1887 Event Sherlock Holmes 1st appears in print: "Study in Scarlet" 1887 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Dying Detective" 1887 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "A Case of Identity" 1887 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes Adventure "Five Orange Pips" 1887 Birthday Reginald Owen, born in Wheathampstead, England, actor, Dr. Watson-Sherlock Holmes 1887 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Reigate Squires" 1887 Birthday Ernest Holmes, born in Lincoln, Maine, author, teacher, spiritualist, founded Religious Science movement, considered 'Science of Mind', part of New Thought movement, wrote metaphysical books, including 'The Science of Mind', founded 'Science of Mind' magazine 1886 Birthday Percy Holmes, cricketer, England, 555 partners with Sutcliffe for Yorks 1886 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of 2nd Stain" 1886 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Noble Bachelor" 1886 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Resident Patient" 1886 Birthday George Zucco, England, actor, Adv of Sherlock Holmes, Captain Fury 1885 Death William Henry Holmes, composer, dies at 73 1884 Birthday Stuart Holmes, born in Chicago, Illinois, actor, Prisoner of Zenda 1883 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes "Adventure of Speckled Band" 1882 Birthday Holmes Herbert, Mansfield England, actor, The Kiss 1881 Event Holmes and Watson begin "A Study in Scarlet," 1st case together 1881 Event Dr. John H Watson is introduced to Sherlock Holmes 1879 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "Musgrave Ritual" 1879 Birthday Harry Nicholls Holmes, Penn, Dr., crystallized vitamin A 1878 Birthday Taylor Holmes, Newark, New Jersey, actor, Tobor the Great, Beware My Lovely 1877 Event Edwin T. Holmes installs 1st telephone switchboard burglar alarm 1876 Death Alfred Holmes, composer, dies at 38 1874 Event Start of Sherlock Holmes Adventure, "Gloria Scott" 1860 Birthday Sidney Paget, British illustrator, Sherlock Holmes 1859 Birthday Arthur Conan Doyle, UK, author brought Sherlock Holmes to life twice 1858 Event Edwin T. Holmes installs 1st electric burglar alarm (Boston, Massachusetts) 1853 Birthday William H Gillette, actor, Sherlock Holmes on stage 1847 Birthday Augusta Mary Anne Holmes, composer 1841 Birthday Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., born in Massachusetts, 59th Supreme Court justice, 1902 - 1932 1839 Birthday Henry Holmes, composer 1837 Birthday Alfred Holmes, composer 1835 Birthday Hunter Holmes McGuire, Med Director Confederate Army 1830 Event Oliver Wendell Holmes publishes "Old Ironsides" 1830 Event Oliver Wendell Holmes writes "Old Ironsides" 1812 Birthday William Henry Holmes, composer 1809 Birthday Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., Cambridge, Massachusetts, physician/author, Old Ironsides 1805 Event American Bill Richmond knocks out Jack Holmes, Kilburn Wells, England 1804 Birthday Theophilus Hunter Holmes, Lieutenant General Confederate Army
