The Speckled Band By Jade 3 May 22, 1859 Sir Arthur Conon Doyle Was Born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Apr 29, 1887 Arthur Conan Doyles first book. Arthur's first book called a study in scarlet is realesed. Oct 13, 1888 Jack The Ripper Jack the ripper was around killing people and manly prostitutes Jul 7, 1930 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Dies Sir Arthur Conan Doyle died in his home at sussex