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_27734577_8 (record VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many records where in January 2?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(record) FROM table_27734577_8 WHERE date = "January 2"