What Happened in 1187

Jul 4 1187

Battle of Hattin

The Battle of Hattin (also known as "The Horns of Hattin" because of a nearby extinct volcano of the same name) took place on Saturday, July 4,... Read more
Sep 20 1187 to Oct 2 1187

Siege of Jerusalem (1187)

The Siege of Jerusalem took place from September 20 to October 2, 1187. It resulted in the recapture of Jerusalem by Saladin and the near total... Read more