text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_1661124_1 (target VARCHAR, approval_date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many targets are there with an approval date of 1997?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(target) FROM table_1661124_1 WHERE approval_date = 1997