Talk about throwback Thursday.
One Direction are celebrating their fifth anniversary.
The band first hit the spotlight on The X Factor. Each member of the man auditioned separately, but were made into a group by Simon Cowell.
They came third in The X Factor, and were signed to Syco records.
Here's their first ever performance together as a group:
Harry Styles has thanked the band's fans and crew for supporting them throughout the years.
We have been a band for five years. And it is impossible to thank anyone enough for all the support they have given us over this time..
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) July 22, 2015
All the crew that we have been so lucky to work with, and everyone who is behind the scenes. We thank you for everything that you do.
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) July 22, 2015
To you who support us, in any way, thank you. We wouldn't be here without you. You did this and we thank you for having us. All the love
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) July 22, 2015
One Direction have sold 50 million records and performed to over 7 and a half million fans.
