1913, 26 may : The social activist and leading figure of the early woman's movement Emmeline Pankhurst (1858 - 1928) arreste by policemen during a manifestation. Leader of the British suffragette movement who helped women win the right to vote. She was widely criticised for her militant tactics, and historians disagree about their effectiveness, but her work is recognised as a crucial element in achieving women's suffrage in Britain.