Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT _number_of_new_stations FROM table_1817879_2 WHERE date_opened = "June 24, 2000"