December 14 is the 348th day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Alabama became the 22nd state in the U.S., Plutonium was first isolated, and NASA's Mariner 2 become the first craft to fly by Venus. Famous birthdays include Vanessa Hudgens, Jane Birkin, and George VI. December 14 also marks National Bouillabaisse Day, National Free Shipping day, National Monkey Day, and National Salesperson Day.