Vlad III, also known as Vlad the Impaler, the historical figure who inspired the character Dracula, is born.
Vlad III ascends to the throne as the ruler of Wallachia, a historical region in present-day Romania.
The Ottoman Empire continues its expansion into Eastern Europe, posing a threat to Wallachia and other regions.
The movie 'Dracula Untold' is released, a fictional story inspired by the life of Vlad III Dracula.