how many license plates were issued before 1960 ?
CREATE TABLE table_203_379 (
    id number,
    "first issued" text,
    "design" text,
    "slogan" text,
    "serial format" text,
    "serials issued" text,
    "notes" text
)
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM table_203_379 WHERE "first issued" < 1960
Below are sql tables schemas paired with instruction that describes a task. Using valid SQLite, write a response that appropriately completes the request for the provided tables. ### Instruction: how many license plates were issued before 1960 ? ### Input: CREATE TABLE table_203_379 (
    id number,
    "first issued" text,
    "design" text,
    "slogan" text,
    "serial format" text,
    "serials issued" text,
    "notes" text
) ### Response: SELECT COUNT(*) FROM table_203_379 WHERE "first issued" < 1960