Elsewhere in 1923
January 1—7 — In a violent, racially motivated attack, at least 8 people are killed, and the town of Rosewood, Florida is abandoned and destroyed. January 9 — Lithuania begins the KlaipÄ—da Revolt, to annex the KlaipÄ—da Region (Memel Territory). January 11 — Despite strong British protests, troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr …