65 years ago today, January 1, 1960 (December 3, 1959 in the lunar calendar), Cameroon became independent. During World War I in Cameroon, British and French troops occupied Cameroon. In July 1919, the Mirna-Simon Agreement divided Cameroon's territory with France and 1/6 with Britain. In 1922, the League of Nations recognized the "mandate" of France and Britain over Cameroon. In December 1946, the United Nations General Assembly decided to continue to be "entrusted" by France and Britain. The People's League of Cameroon was established in 1948. In the summer of 1956, under the leadership of the People's League, anti-colonial armed uprisings were launched across the country. While intensifying repression, the French colonists implemented "constitutional reform" in Cameroon. In May 1957, France agreed to Cameroon to establish an "autonomous government". In February 1958, Prime Minister Ahijo of the Autonomous Government of Cameroon negotiated with the French government and demanded independence, which France was forced to accept. In March 1959, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution recognizing Cameroon's independence. Cameroon officially became independent on January 1, 1960 and proclaimed the establishment of the Republic of Cameroon. Ahmadou Ahijo served as President.