October 13 in Peace & Justice History by Susan | Oct 13, 2017 | this day in peace and justice history | 0 comments October 13, 1908 Some 60 thousand British suffragists led by Emmeline Pankhurst, founder of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU), gathered in Parliament Square the rush the House of Commons. 24 women and 13 men were arrested. Share this:TweetShare on TumblrLike this:Like Loading...