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Susanna Lee Hoffs(born 1959) is an American singer-songwriter. WithDebbi PetersonandVicki Peterson,she foundedthe Banglesin 1981. Their second album,Different Light(1986), was warmly received by critics and was certified triple-platinum in 1994. The group's third album,Everything(1988), included the US-top-ten-charting "In Your Room"and number-one"Eternal Flame",both written by Hoffs withBilly SteinbergandTom Kelly.Following tensions including resentment at Hoffs's perceived leadership of the band and the stress of touring, the band split in 1989, re-forming in 1999. Hoffs's first solo album,When You're a Boy(1991), was followed bySusanna Hoffs(1996). Neither of the releases proved to be as popular as the Bangles' albums, although they yielded two US-charting singles. Her most recent solo album isThe Deep End(2023), and her first novel,This Bird Has Flown,a romantic comedy about a struggling musician, was published in the same year. (Full article...)
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Thebattle of Cane Hillwas fought during the American Civil War on November 28, 1862, near the town ofCane Hill, Arkansas.Uniontroops underJames G. Blunthad pursuedConfederatetroops commanded byThomas C. Hindmaninto northwesternArkansas,and Hindman saw an opportunity to attack Blunt while the latter was isolated. Confederate cavalry underJohn S. Marmadukemoved to Cane Hill to collect supplies. Blunt moved to attack Marmaduke on November 27. The Union advance made contact with Confederate troopers the next morning. The Confederates fell back to an elevation known as Reed's Mountain. Blunt continued to pursue after the Confederates abandoned Reed's Mountain, but his leading elements ran into an ambush. The Confederates then presented aflag of truceas a ruse to buy time. Hindman's army and Blunt's reinforced command fought theBattle of Prairie Groveon December 7, which retained Union control ofMissouriand northwestern Arkansas. (Full article...)
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TheSuicidal Tourtook place when Brazilian professionalfootballclubSanta Cruz Futebol Clubetoured theNorth Regionof Brazil from 2 January to 29 April 1943. Over almost four months, they played either 26 or 28friendly matchesin six cities. The tour gained its name due to the misfortunes endured by the club. Looking to recover from a financial crisis, Santa Cruz arranged five matches inBelém,Pará. Traveling up theAmazon Riverfor another round of matches, they first started experiencing problems inManaus,where two players left to play for other clubs and seven members of the team's delegation caughtdysentery.Two players went on to contracttyphoid feverand died. Unable to return home through the sea, and needing to cover growing costs, Santa Cruz had to return to Recife by land, playing matches along the way to earn money. The return had further problems, including a fake arrest warrant for a player, a trip alongside thieves, and two train derailments. (Full article...)