Historical Events Victory in Battle Oct 2 Sultan Saladin captures Jerusalem from Crusaders 1st Sultan of Egypt and Syria Saladin Oct 21 Alberto de Morra elected as Pope Gregorius VIII (12/17/1187) Famous Deaths Oct 19 Pope Urban III [Uberto Crivelli](1185-87) Oct 20 Urban III [Umberto Crivelli], Italian Pope (1185-87), dies 1186 History by Year 1188
