▲Guy Fawkes was born on April 13th, 1570 in York, England.

▲Fawkes worked with explosives while fighting in the Spanish in the Eighty Years' War. Around this time, he nicknamed himself "Guido."

▲Meanwhile, the king lived. On November 5, 1605, Londoners celebrated this by making bonfires. An Act of Parliament designated a day of celebration for "the joyful day of deliverance," creating the annual event on the fifth of November. The Act remained in force until 1859.

▲In a 2002 poll by the BBC, Guy Fawkes was named the 30th Greatest Briton (of all time).

▲On Bonfire Night, many British parks host a firework display. Bonfires are still lit, and burning an effigy of Guy Fawkes has become tradition. These effigies are known as "Guys."

▲In 1790, The Times reported that children begged for money for Guy Fawkes, all the while carrying the effigies (as can be seen in the photo). Asking for a "penny for the guy" has been tradition ever since.

▲Queen Elizabeth I loved these fireworks so much, she created the honorary title "Fire Master of England," given to the person with the best fireworks display.

▲However, don't be complacent. Bonfire Night could still be a risky night for some. Leaving your house unattended to see the fireworks could tempt thieves.

▲Guy Fawkes and co-conspirator Christopher Wright both attended St Peter's School in York. The school does not celebrate Bonfire Night.

▲Bonfire Night is also celebrated in other parts of the Commonwealth and Ireland.

▲Here's a copy of Guy Fawkes' signature. It could have been shaky due to the torture he suffered.

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The University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum holds the lantern that Guy Fawkes carried on the night of his arrest.

▲If Guy Fawkes had succeeded in destroying Parliament, the explosion would have had a huge impact. The idea was to clear the way for a Catholic regime.

▲Even now, every year the Yeomen of the Guard search the cellars in the House of Parliament. They even use candle-lanterns to do it, for authenticity.

▲In 1982, Alan Moore published a comic series titled 'V for Vendetta.' It is loosely based on the story of Guy Fawkes.

▲Political protesters have adopted a mask of Guy Fawkes to hide their identity.

▲The extent of Guy Fawkes' influence is impressive. An uninhabited island in the Galapagos is named Guy Fawkes Island.

▲Before and during the Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes called himself John Johnson. This is the moniker he gave when he was arrested.

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There are some amazing fireworks displays all over the city, and many of them also feature activities for the whole family.

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London's Alexandra Palace hosts one of the largest firework displays, featuring burning floats and a huge parade.

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In 1604, he was arrested while stashing explosives beneath the House of Lords. A group of Catholic conspirators, Guy Fawkes among them, had planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament and kill the Protestant King James I. The plan was referred to as the Gunpowder Plot.

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'V for Vendetta' was later adapted into a movie starring actress Natalie Portman and Hugo Weaving as Guy Fawkes.

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Bonfire Night is fast approaching. The annual British tradition is celebrated on November 5th ("Remember, remember the fifth of November") in remembrance of the infamous gunpowder plot. Check out this gallery to learn about the festivity.

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It is tradition to eat toffee apples on Bonfire Night. Though toasted marshmallows are also a crowd favorite.

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Guy Fawkes confessed to his involvement in the plot, and was sentenced to death.