Start your day off right with five things you need to know this morning.

Five things you need to know

1. Karl Marx’s grave defaced with anti-communist graffiti

Vandals have damaged Karl Marx’s grave in London’s Highgate Cemetery. The large grave was covered in messages written in large red paint. This comes just a few weeks after the grave was damaged with a hammer earlier in the year. Most are saying that it’s fair to disagree with his legacy, but this isn’t the way to make a point.

Vandals back at Marx Memorial, Highgate Cemetery. Red paint this time, plus the marble tablet smashed up. Senseless. Stupid. Ignorant. Whatever you think about Marx's legacy, this is not the way to make the point. pic.twitter.com/hGKBMYGWNy

— Highgate Cemetery (@HighgateCemeter) February 16, 2019

2. Las Vegas gets a surprise snowfall

Residents in Las Vegas were surprised by snow over the weekend. For many residents, it was the first time they’ve ever seen snow that stuck in the desert city. Social media was littered with photos and videos of the snowfall, which seemed to be much more loved by pets than humans.

This is the first time I've actually seen snow stick on the ground in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/yLY0GbyZFJ

— Jeremy Le (@JeremyyyLe) February 18, 2019

3. Team LeBron wins the 2019 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game took place over the weekend and it was Team LeBron that came out on top. LeBron’s squad beat Team Giannis 178-164 in the always high-scoring affair. Kevin Durant took home MVP honours, but it was his teammate Steph Curry that stole the show with an incredible bounce-pass alley oop.

STEPH WITH THE BOUNCE PASS ALLEY-OOP 😱 #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/0LS1ujVisd

— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) February 18, 2019

4. Man dies falling near Las Vegas ferris wheel

A 23-year-old has died in hospital following a 50-foot fall near a popular Las Vegas ferris wheel. Police say the man entered an unauthorized area at the High Roller and “fell as a result of his actions.” He was transported to University Medical Center but died from his injuries.

Metro calling death of 23-year-old an “unfortunate accident.” He fell after he entered an unauthorized area at the High Roller. He was transported to UMC where he died @News3LV pic.twitter.com/Vy4EZ2NVUA

— Heather Mills (@HeatherNews3LV) February 16, 2019

5. A Siberian town is getting black snow

While Vegas was getting snow, a Siberian town was also seeing snow but it was a bit different. The snow was allegedly black as a result of coal dust from local processing plants. Not only did the snow look quite disgusting, it’s reportedly very toxic and putting residents of the town at risk.

LOOK: This Siberian town is getting black snow allegedly caused by coal dust from local processing plants pic.twitter.com/cypKY3Mxkm

— TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) February 18, 2019

Notable Birthdays (via Famous Birthdays)

Dr. Dre (54), John Travolta (65), Le’Veon Bell (27), Yoko Ono (86), Molly Ringwald (51)