1927 - An early celebration referred to as "Homecoming" took place in May when alumni were invited back to campus for a commencement anniversary celebration. They were entertained with speeches, music, barbecue and an auto tour of Denton.

1929 - On Nov. 11, one of the earliest Homecomings associated with a football game brought "home comers" back on Armistice Day to enjoy a parade around the square, a boarding house decoration contest, a barbecue, a dance and a 34-0 win against East Texas State Teachers College. The crowd of 4,000 set a new attendance record at Eagle Park.

1946 - At the first Homecoming celebrated since 1941, the football team chose the first Homecoming Queen, Nikki Hendrix. The Eagles' 47-7 win over East Texas State earned them the Lone Star Conference title and a berth in their first bowl game, the Optimist Bowl, where they beat Pacific 14-13.

1973 - Rosalind Johnson ('75) was the first African American to be elected Homecoming Queen. The results of the election were announced at the bonfire the night before the game. She was crowned at Fouts Field before the Mean Green defeated Wichita State 31-21.

1976 - On Nov. 13, the coldest Homecoming of the 20th century in Denton brought 6 inches of snow. Florida State squeaked by, 21-20, in a game that featured seven turnovers, a barely visible field, a snowball fight in the stands and a halftime performance by four members of the band's horn section. See coaches film from the game.

1984 - The first official Homecoming King, Homero Bayarena ('86, '88 M.B.A.), was elected . The team beat Northeast Louisiana 10-3 and fans enjoyed a postgame barbecue, dance and student victory party.