What is celebrated on 5 November (Bonfire Night)?
Society and traditions
- The failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605
- The end of the Second World War
- The birth of the King
Correct answer
The failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605
Why
Guy Fawkes and others plotted to blow up Parliament in 1605. People mark the date with bonfires and fireworks.
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