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_name_16 (tries VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many tries took place on 06/07/1996?
### Answer:
SELECT tries FROM table_name_16 WHERE date = "06/07/1996"