This Day in History: 1812-02-07

Charles Dickens A journalist, novelist and humanitarian, Dickens was born this day in Portsmouth, England in 1812. Dickens was the author of many highly regarded novels and short stories, among them: A Christmas Carol; A Tale of Two Cities; Oliver Twist; Nicholas Nickelby; Great Expectations; and many more. Having grown up in dire poverty, Dickens provided a strong Christian voice for social reform during the 1830s – 1860s period in Britain.