Fall of Leifeng Pagoda

On 25 September 1924 Leifeng Pagoda by West Lake collapsed, the tower under which legend said the white snake spirit Bai Suzhen was imprisoned.

1924 CE · 30.23, 120.15 · status: official

The account

Locals had chipped bricks from its base as charms. Lu Xun wrote an essay celebrating her 'release'. The pagoda was rebuilt in 2002.

Sources

1. Wikipedia: Leifeng Pagoda
2. Wikipedia: Legend of the White Snake