One Direction just celebrated a huge milestone: Six years together as a band!
Time really has flown by, hasn’t it?
Each of the band’s members took to Twitter in honor of the anniversary and sent out messages of gratitude to the fans who have stuck with them since the fateful day they were brought together on the X Factor stage.
Louis Tomlinson sent out a personal video message to Directioners.
Louis has a message for you! #6YearsOf1D pic.twitter.com/uslf7Eglck
— One Direction (@onedirection) July 23, 2016
“Every single one of you had a hand in changing our lives.”
He also told fans how proud they make him.
All the support has been incredible . So lovely to see . You make me proud 🙂 xxx
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) July 21, 2016
Niall Horan assured fans that the journey is far from over when he thanked them for everything they’ve done “so far.”
6 years . wow ! As Louis touched in his message , each one of you have played in a part in changing lives..
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) July 23, 2016
You are the best fans in the world as you know . . Thank you so much for everything so far.
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) July 23, 2016
Ever the gentleman, Harry Styles expressed tons of gratitude in a heartwarming tweet.
Six years. I have no idea how to say thank you for all your support. For everything you are, and everything you've done, thank you. H
— Harry Styles. (@Harry_Styles) July 23, 2016
Liam Payne was the last current 1D singer to commemorate the special day, but promised “many more years to come” for the band.
Very late to the party but wow six years of us!! still so many more to come I've never been part of something so amazing
— Liam (@Real_Liam_Payne) July 24, 2016
Happy anniversary, One Direction!
Feeling nostalgic? Check out this 2011 video of the boys singing the “Time to Get Up” song!
