On This Day in History November 5, 2023

Historical Events 1492  Christopher Columbus learns how to grow and harvest maize (corn) from Cuba's indigenous population 1556  Second Battle of Panipat: Hindu Emperor of north India Hem Chandra Vikramaditya defeated by forces of Mughal Emperor Akbar, who captures and later beheads Hem Chandra 1605  Gunpowder Plot: Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes attempts to blow up King James I and the British Parliament. Plot discovered, Guy Fawkes caught, tortured and later executed along with seven others. Celebrated ever since as Guy Fawkes Day, where his effigy is traditionally burned on a bonfire, accompanied by fireworks. 1937  Adolf Hitler informs his military leaders in a secret meeting of his intentions of going to war 1956  Britain and France land airborne forces at Port Said in Egypt, escalating the Suez Crisis 1979  Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khomeini describes the United States as "The Great Satan" amid accusations of imperialism and the sponsoring of corruption More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Benjamin Butler 1818 - 1893 Bill Walton 71st Birthday Kris Jenner 68th Birthday Will Durant 1885 - 1981 More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths George M. Cohan 1878 - 1942 René Goscinny 1926 - 1977 More Famous Deaths November 5: 400 Years of Celebration After Plotters Fail to Kill a King Seething after years of persecution over their religion, a group of 13 English Catholics decided on this day in history to take action. Extreme action. Read the Article