tl;dr: October 15 marks 70 years since the first Fortran manual was published, with the language still dominant in scientific computing domains like climate modeling, nuclear engineering, and materials science. The Institute of Computing for Climate Science is hosting a free commemorative event on December 1, 2026 at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum, featuring a keynote from Damian Rouson (LBNL), lightning talks, and a demo of the 1940s "Baby" computer. Remote attendance via Zoom is available; registration closes November 9, 2026.