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_16864968_8 (record VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many records were made on March 27, 2009?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(record) FROM table_16864968_8 WHERE date = "March 27, 2009"