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_291768_1 (launched VARCHAR, commissioned VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  when was the first start date that actually began on august 6, 1969
  ### Answer:
  SELECT launched FROM table_291768_1 WHERE commissioned = "August 6, 1969"