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🎇 5 Historical Facts about Guy Fawkes Night 🎇 Why does the UK light up with bonfires and fireworks every November 5th? Here's the story behind Guy Fawkes Night, a tradition rooted in one of Britain’s most dramatic historical events: 1️⃣ The Gunpowder Plot (1605): It marks the failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament, a dramatic moment that could have changed the course of British history. 2️⃣ Guy Fawkes’ Role: Though not the leader, Guy Fawkes was caught guarding barrels of gunpowder