On the night of 5 November, the skies across the United Kingdom light up with fireworks, bonfires and the occasional singsong of "Remember, remember the fifth of November." But behind the sparklers and toffee apples lies a tale of treason, gunpowder and one man forever linked with an explosive plot that fizzled out.
Guy Fawkes Night
Today in History
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Patriot Day
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Huddled and hunting
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Snow glow
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Bring the king cakes
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Today, a nation was born
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Owl be seeing you
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The Bahamas
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Bewitched by the fairy flower
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Turtle-y nice day for a swim
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World Whale Day
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Mother manatee and calf, Crystal River, Florida, United States
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Kalalau Beach on the Nā Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii, United States
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Methow Valley, North Cascades, Washington, USA
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The largest gypsum dune field
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In fine feather
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Reflecting on Christmas
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Boxing Day
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Snæfellsnes, Iceland
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High achievers
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World Bicycle Day
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Here we go!
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Thousand Islands region, St Lawrence River, USA-Canada border
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International Literacy Day
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Poinsettia or Christmas flower
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Where fire and water meet
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Milwaukee City Hall, Wisconsin, United States
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Corfu, Greece
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International Nurses Day
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Tower Bridge, London
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Noah Beach, Queensland, Australia
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