Television legend Betty White, known most for her roles in "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," turns 97 on January 17, 2019. Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Attorney General nominee William Barr testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the national college football champion Clemson Tigers visit the White House and Washington is covered in snow as the government shutdown continues the week of January 14, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

A record 128 women serve in the 116th session of the U.S. Congress. Many newcomers join congressional veterans in the Senate and House of Representatives from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Here they are.

Cast members of "Glass" attend the premiere of the film in New York City on January 15, 2019.

Snow covers Washington, D.C., on January 14, 2019, after a weekend storm. The nation's capital is experiencing the fourth week of a partial government shutdown.

The Coming of Age Day ceremony, or Seijin Shiki, happens every year on the second Monday of January for those who turned 20 during the year.

Stars of film and television walk the blue carpet at the 24th annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on January 13, 2019.

The latest in technology is showcased during the 2019 International CES, consumer electronics show, in Las Vegas.

American furniture, folk art, silver and prints are on display at a public exhibition at Christie's in New York City on January 12, 2019. Photos by John Angelillo/UPI

Artworks created by self-taught artists are on display at a public exhibition at Christie's in New York City on January 12, 2019. Photos by John Angelillo/UPI

Federal workers rally in protest January 10, 2019 in the third week of a partial shutdown of the federal government, which has placed them on furlough or to work without pay. Congress and President Donald Trump remain at a budget stalemate as Democrats refuse to provide Trump with the $5.7 billion funding request for a wall along the Mexico border.

President Donald Trump gives his first televised address from the Oval Office, Rep. Mike Thompson introduces gun safety legislation and the partial federal government shutdown continues the week of January 7, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

South Korea is hosting its largest winter festival this month. The annual Hwacheon Sancheoneo Festival takes place in the mountains near the North Korean border. The main attraction is the opportunity to fish for trout with bare hands. The festival runs through January 27, 2019.

Film stars attend The National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 8, 2019 in New York City.

The Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 44-16 in the college football national championship game at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, Calif.

Stars of film and television arrive at the 20th annual InStyle and Warner Brothers Golden Globes After-Party in Beverly Hills, Calif., on January 6, 2019.

Jess Lockwood of Montana became the top-ranked bull rider in the world on January 6, 2019, at the Professional Bull Riders Monster Energy Buck Off at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Stars of film and television walk the red carpet at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on January 6, 2019.

Winners appear backstage during the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on January 6, 2019.

Thousands gather to pray on the first business day of the new year in Tokyo, January 4, 2019.