Who Fought in the Battle of Bouvines?

On July 27, 1214

The Battle of Bouvines began.

French King Philip II battled Holy Roman Emperor Otto IV and King John of England, resulting in King John losing Normandy.

This Day in History - July 27

1643

Oliver Cromwell's forces from Cambridgeshire and forces from Nottingham met near Gainsborough, ready to battle the following day in the Battle of Gainsborough.

1377

The first recorded example of having to 'quarantine' was written by The Ragusan Republic.

1789

The US Department of Foreign Affairs, the fledgling nation's first federal agency, was established.

1982

The musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman premiered on Broadway at Orpheum Theater, New York, US.

1999

Tony Hawk landed the first '900' on a skateboard at the 5th annual X Games in San Francisco.

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