He has, however, started a solo career in 2016, best known for his debut single 'Pillowtalk'. As of March 25th 2015, Zayn left the band, but his reasons are understandable and hopefully you'll support him despite this.However, on August 7th, 2012, Liam tweeted that an ultrasound gave positive results on his kidney that wasn't functioning properly and it's fixed. Liam also has one kidney, so he doesn't drink alcohol. Simon Cowell told him to re-audition two years later.

Liam Payne auditioned before for the X-Factor in 2008, when he was 14.

They came to finish in 3rd place on the show. Unfortunately, they got eliminated during boot camp, but Simon Cowell still kept them in the show as a group. Harry, Niall, Zayn, Louis and Liam auditioned for the show in 2010 as single artists.

One Direction was created in 8:22 p.m., on July 23rd, 2010 via The X-Factor.

Louis and Zayn are Capricorns, Harry is an Aquarius, Niall and Liam are Virgos.

Harry Edward Styles, Liam James Payne, Niall James Horan, Zayn Javadd Malik and Louis William Tomlinson are their full names.

Harry Styles is the youngest member of One Direction, and February 1st, 1994 is his birthday. Niall Horan was born on September 13th, 1993. Liam Payne is the 3rd and his birthday is on August 29th, 1993.

Zayn Malik is the 2nd oldest and his birthday is on January 12, 1993. Louis Tomlinson is the oldest member of the band, being born on December 24th, 1991.It's important to know some basic facts, as well as some little known facts too! Here are ten interesting facts about One Direction and the members: A fan knows a little of the band's history, but a Directioner knows all. If you have just heard of One Direction, find out about the band's past.

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