Historical Events Siege of Roche-au-Moine Jul 2 Siege of Roche-au-Moine ends, part of King John of England's attempt to reclaim Normandy from France King of England King John Jul 27 Battle of Bouvines: King Philip II of France vs Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV and King John of England; as a result John loses Normandy and his other possessions in France (hence his nickname John "Lackland") Events in 1214 Famous Deaths Jul 27 Eustaes van Machelen, Flemish knight, dies in the Battle of Bouvines Jul 27 Stefan van Longchamp, French knight, dies in the Battle of Bouvines 1213 History by Year 1215 Famous Musicians Country Singers Jazz Musicians Opera Singers Pop Stars Rappers Rockers