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_27700375_8 (game VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many games were held on January 5?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(game) FROM table_27700375_8 WHERE date = "January 5"