Guy Fawkes Day, also known as Bonfire Night or Fireworks Night, is a traditional British celebration that takes place on November 5th every year. The day commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, which aimed to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I. The event is named after Guy Fawkes, one of the conspirators who was caught and executed for his involvement in the plot. While Guy Fawkes Day is the most common name for the holiday, synonyms include Bonfire Night, Fireworks Night, November 5th, and Gunpowder Treason Day. Whatever the name, it remains a significant cultural event in the UK.