Events May 9 — The remains of Saint Nicholas are brought to Bari, Italy. May 9 — Pope Victor III formally accepts elevation as the 158th pope. September 9 — William II becomes king of England. End of the formal reign of Emperor Shirakawa, but not of his cloistered rule Emperor Horikawa ascends to the throne of Japan. Mahdia campaign: The navies of Genoa and Pisa obtain trading privileges after defeating the Zind Emirate. A fire in London destroys St Paul's Cathedral. B… (More on 1087)