Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I know of no reason
Why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, t'was his intent
To blow up the King and Parli'ment.
Three-score barrels of powder below
To prove old England's overthrow;
By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match.
Holloa boys, holloa boys, let the bells ring.
Holloa boys, holloa boys, God save the King!
And what should we do with him? Burn him!

pretty much everyone outside of the uk thinks this was made up for v for vendetta, which makes me sad.

november 5th 1605 was an incredibly significant date in the history of england. had guy fawkes succeeded in blowing up parliament, i believe life today would be very different.

and you know what? his plot was discovered by ACCIDENT. he actually came very close to his goal.

enjoy the fireworks everyone!