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X-Factor
Each of the 5 members applied to be on x-Factor solo, but after a suggestion from one of the judges, they became a group. -
X-Factor Live Tour
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Announced Tour Dates
One Direction Announced their tour "Up All Night" that was set for December 2011 and January 2012 -
2nd Single Released coming in at number 3
One Direction released their second single "Gotta Be You" -
"What makes You Beautiful" won the award for "Best British Single" at the 2012 Brit Awards
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Signed an American Record deal with Columbia Records
It was originally set for release on 23 March 2012, but was rescheduled for an earlier release on 13 March 2012, with Columbia Records releasing a statement: "due to overwhelming fan demand, their debut album will be released one week early on 13 March 2012." -
Performed on Kids Choice Awards 2012
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Released "What Makes You Beautiful"
They released their song: "What Makes You Beautiful" on 11 September 2011 with the company Savan Kotecha -
X-Factor Started
The show started with each member of One Direction starting off solo. -
One Direction Gets Ready for upcoming tour in 2013