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Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, in Great Britain. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London.

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an old black and white photo of two women with their heads close to each other

Working at Madame Tussauds, Edward Carey became fascinated with the museum's namesake, who escaped the guillotine and dedicated her life to casting history in wax

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Did you know that on this day, November 15, 1969, the first Wendy's restaurant opened in Columbus, Ohio? Today is known as Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day, and was the day Jeffree Star was born. Looking to increase your knowledge about this day? Let us quench that thirst with these intriguing facts and historical events that all happened on this day. #TheFactSite #OnThisDay #November15 #TodayInHistory #TodayFacts #OTD #CleanOutYourRefrigeratorDay

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