Milestones Nov. 27, 2000

RELEASED. RAJKUMAR, 72, beloved Indian movie star kidnapped by the bandit Veerappan; after 108 days in jungle captivity; in Bangalore, India. Veerappan, who is accused of 120 murders but has eluded capture for 30 years and is regarded as a hero among Tamil separatists, took a $2.17 million ransom raised by two Indian state governments and retreated to his hideout, forgoing his demand for the release of government prisoners.

DIED. EDOARDO AGNELLI, 46, only son of Gianni Agnelli, head of the Fiat automotive empire; in an apparent leap from a viaduct known as the "bridge of suicides"; in Turin, Italy....

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