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_1817879_2 (_number_of_new_stations VARCHAR, date_opened VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many news stations opened on the date of June 24, 2000?
### Answer:
SELECT _number_of_new_stations FROM table_1817879_2 WHERE date_opened = "June 24, 2000"