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    HANK AARON BIRTHDAY TODAY
    February 5, 1934 - Mobile, Alabama, United States

    Born This Day In History Hank Aaron Celebrating Birthday Today Born: Henry Louis Aaron 5th February 1934 Mobile, Alabama Known For : Hank Aaron was a professional Baseball Player who played in Major League Baseball for 22 years from 54 - 76. Many believe he is one of the greatest baseball players of all time, breaking records in all areas including setting the MLB record for most career home runs with 755 before losing it to Barry Bonds in 2007, he was also the first player in history to hit 500 home runs and reach 3,000 hits. As a testament to his consistency he made the All-Star team every year from 1955 until 1975. He is in the top 10 and often top 5 for dozens or records. He started his career with the Milwaukee Braves in 1954 and in 1957 was part or the Milwaukee Braves team winning the World Series against the New York Yankees. After the 1965 season the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta taking their star hitter Hank Aaron with them. On April 8th, 1974 playing at the Atlanta Braves Stadium Hank Aaron hit career home run number 715 breaking the record set by Babe Ruth. He spent his last two years back with the Milwaukee Brewers before retiring.

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    February 5, 1901 - Boynton's Centrifugal Railway U.S.A.

    An improved loop-the-loop centrifugal railway was patented by Edwin Prescott of Arlington, Mass. (U.S. No. 667,455). He had installed at Coney Island in 1900, named as Boynton's Centrifugal Railway. It had a 75-ft incline and a 20-ft-wide loop. This patent was to improve on his previous patent for a roller coaster with a purely circular loop (16 Aug 1898, No. 609,164), The early constant-radius circular shape resulted in an uncomfortable shock to passengers as the car entered the loop. The new design was made to offer more comfort by varying the radius of the curve of the loop. The entry point of the loop began with a greater radius. The radius decreased toward the horizontal diameter of the loop. The patent also covered other details of coaster construction.

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The article features Uzbekistan and its capital city, Tashkent which is a popular destination of many visitors. There is also a brief description of Tashkent hotels.

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Uzbekistan is set in Central Asia. It borders on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan. The country has an interesting history. Even now you can find there ancient temples, tombs and the sites of ancient settlements. Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan, and it is set on the crossroads of the Central Asian Silk Route. As a city of commerce, business, history and culture, Tashkent dealt with a lot of important changes during the previous century and turned into an exciting spot for any tourist to explore. Today, it is the most cosmopolitan city in Uzbekistan with a large Russian ethnic minority group. The city is known for its countless fountains, park alleys and tree lined streets.

Because Tashkent welcomes thousands of tourists annually, there are hotels which suit the budget and needs of every visitor to the capital. Elite Hotel is a 3-star hotel set 10 minutes away from the center of Tashkent. Customers can select from single rooms, double rooms and luxury suites. They are set in four super furnished palace-style structures and it also has its own restaurant. Whether traveling on business, or with family and friends, you will appreciate the special services and amenities provided.

Grand Mir Hotel is an up-to-date hotel with restaurants and bars, luxuriously furnished rooms. The restaurant offers the most delicious local and western meals cooked by famous chefs. You can get a good workout in the fitness center under the guidance of a qualified trainer. The hotel has a favorable location. The hotel is located in the center of Tashkent, nearby many international organizations.
Rovshan Hotel is a private hotel which offers an alternative solution to pricey hotels. The hotel is a 10 minutes drive from the downtown and most of government and business buildings.

Nearby you will see local cafes and restaurants offering a wide selection of local, Europeans meals, and Mirabad Market where you can purchase both fresh and dried fruit, seasoning, home-made bread. Rovshan Hotel rooms are furnished with telephone, satellite TV, and an air conditioner. The hotel offers necessary facilities to arrange interviews, conferences, business meetings, etc.

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