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_16119656_1 (attendance VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many were in attendance during the game on January 9, 1988?
### Answer:
SELECT attendance FROM table_16119656_1 WHERE date = "January 9, 1988"