This Day in History Entry #300

November 5th, 2014 by Wordsman

Poor Guy Fawkes, with his gunpowder casks
Wondered why this, of all of the tasks?
Sure, his plot to kill James
Went down not quite in flames
But at least now he’s got those cool masks

Event: The Gunpowder Plot is uncovered and the assassination of King James I prevented
Year: 1605
Learn more: Gunpowder Plot