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1883: University opens
The University of Texas formally opened on September 15, 1883, with academic and law departments.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Texas School — official source
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1910: Graduate School
The university's historical sketch dates the Graduate School's establishment to 1910.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Texas School — official source
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1916: Bevo's debut
Bevo first appeared at a Texas football game on November 30, 1916, during the Thanksgiving matchup with Texas A&M.
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1937: Main Building and Tower open
The Main Building and Tower opened in 1937, initially housing administration and the university library.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Texas Tower — official source
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1938: College of Fine Arts
The university added its College of Fine Arts in 1938.
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1955: Hook 'em Horns introduced
Harley Clark demonstrated the hand signal at a Gregory Gym pep rally before Texas played TCU in November 1955.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Texas Hand Signal — official source
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1964: A number one in the Tower
The Tower displayed a numeral one on New Year's Day 1964 after Texas's first national football championship season.
Checked 2026-10-22 · Sources: Texas Tower — official source
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