Fact #54735

Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up The Houses Of Parliament in London, UK. Mr Fawkes' failed endeavour is still celebrated every year in the UK, and his exploits have inspired several songs. The 1970 track Remember by John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, ends with the line 'Remember, Remember the Fifth of November', but perhaps more to the point is 1968's Mr Guy Fawkes by Eire Apparent, which was covered a year later by The Dave Miller Set. There's also Guy Fawkes by The Krewmen [1986], Guy Fawkes Night by Peter Astor And The Holy Road [1993], Song For Guy Fawkes by Wat Tyler [1995] and Guy Fawkes Day by Paul Melancon [2000].