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_99 (country VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the nationality of the winner on December 8, 1968?
### Answer:
SELECT country FROM table_name_99 WHERE date = "december 8, 1968"