[1]Tomorrow:
November 5
1605: Guy Fawkes Plot, to blow up parliament fails. The Gunpowder Plot
of 1605 was a multifaceted Catholic conspiracy, a part of the
counter-reformation, directly known to and tolerated by the leading
Jesuits in England. The plot was designed to commit terrorism in
England by Guy Fawkes and other Catholics motivated by religious
persecution, financial reward and political power.
--[2]labehotiere@wanadoo.fr
1698: Darien sick ashore, Sick are put ashore in Darien. More men land
to clear the ground and build huts.
1729: Rev. Jonathan Bowman,
1752: Guy Fawkes Day, Preparations for Guy Fawkes Day and Bonfire
Night celebrations include making the effigies, or "guys" that will be
burned on the bonfire. In some parts of Great Britain, children keep
up an old tradition by walking in the streets, carrying the "guy" and
beg passers by for "a penny for the guy." Bonfire Night is celebrated
all over the United Kingdom the effigies are placed on top of the
bonfire, which is then set alight; and fireworks displays fill the
sky. --[3]labehotiere@wanadoo.fr
1781: John Hanson, is elected President of the United States in
Congress, holding the office for one year as presiding officer of
Congress.
1875: Susan B Anthony arrested, for attempting to vote
References
1. http://www.quarterman.org/q/timeline.html
2. mailto:labehotiere@wanadoo.fr
3. mailto:labehotiere@wanadoo.fr
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