August 21, 2010 First episode of X Factor series 7 airs, featuring the debut of One Direction members

August 21, 2011 Boys interviewed about X Factor series 8, where Little Mix (then Rhytmix) is mentioned

August 21, 2012 Zayn deletes his twitter for being bullied

August 21, 2013 Confirmation of Zayn and Perrie's engagement