19 February 2014

cafuné

[ka-foo-nay]

(Portuguese)

verb

– to repeatedly run your fingers through someone’s hair. Usually done in a soft and affectionate manner.

Example:

The couple laid in each other’s arms, enjoying the moment in silence and cafuné.

Anagram

ace fun

Today’s aphorism

A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows public opinion.

– Chinese proverb

On this day

19 February 1950 – Cyprus independence is granted with the signing of a joint agreement by Britain, Greece and Turkey.

19 February 1980 – death of Ronald Belford ‘Bon’ Scott, Scottish-born Australian rock musician. Most famous as the lead-singer of legendary hard rock band, AC/DC. Scott died after choking on his own vomit following a heavy drinking session. Born 9 July 1946.

19 February 2006 – Hamas leader, Ismail Haniya, becomes Prime Minister of Palestine following Palestinian Legislative Council elections.

19 February 2008 – Fidel Castro retires as leader of Cuba after 49 years at the helm, following the revolution he led in 1959. At 81 years old, Castro had been unwell.